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Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Enstrom 480b vs Robinson R66

The Bell 525 Relentless is a large, twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore and executive transport; it carries about 16 passengers and offers long helicopter range, roughly in the 600–700 nautical mile class depending on fit and reserves. The Enstrom 480B is a much smaller single‑engine piston helicopter typically configured for 4–5 seats, suited to utility and training, with comparatively short range, generally a few hundred nautical miles. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter, usually 4–5 seats, favored for personal, news, and light commercial work, with range commonly around 300–350 nautical miles. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a light business jet rather than a helicopter; it typically seats about 7–9 passengers and, because it is a fixed‑wing jet, it offers substantially greater point‑to‑point range than the light helicopters—around 2,000 nautical miles class—along with much higher cruise speed. Overall, the Citation leads in range and speed, the Bell 525 leads among the helicopters in capacity and mission reach, and the Enstrom 480B and R66 are lighter, shorter‑range rotorcraft for smaller groups.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessCessna Citation XLS+
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew22
Total Seats1810
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellCessna Citation
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessXLS+
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5801906
Max Cabin Seats169
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)66757540
Standard Cabin Seats168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160430
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$15,500,000
DOC / nm$ 5.34
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew22
Total Seats1810
Max Cabin Seats169
Standard Cabin Seats168
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25230
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYes
ModelCT7-2F1PW545C
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40005000
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)4119
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5852.5
Cabin Width (ft)7.585.5
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.7
Cabin Length (ft)15.518.5
Overall Height (ft)18.1817.2
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12880
Wingspan (ft)56.3
Aisle Step (ft)0.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10