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Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Enstrom 480b vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire, super‑medium twin helicopter aimed at offshore and corporate missions; it typically offers moderate-to-long helicopter range (roughly 500–600 nm class) and commonly seats about 12–16 passengers depending on layout. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a larger, heavy twin helicopter optimized for offshore transport and SAR; it generally carries more people (often 16–19+ in passenger configurations) with a similar or somewhat greater practical range than the 525 depending on mission fit and reserves. The Enstrom 480B is a much smaller single‑engine turbine helicopter in the utility/light category; its range is shorter (roughly 250–350 nm class) and passenger capacity is limited, typically around 4–5 seats including the pilot. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a super‑light business jet rather than a helicopter; it has substantially longer range (about 1,800–2,100 nm class) and typically carries 7–9 passengers in a pressurized, high‑speed cabin, trading vertical‑lift capability for far greater cruise speed and point‑to‑point efficiency.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessCessna Citation XLS+Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew222
Total Seats181021
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellCessna CitationSikorsky
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessXLS+S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5801906439
Max Cabin Seats16919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)667575407417
Standard Cabin Seats16819
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HRockwell Collins Pro Line 21EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160430155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$15,500,000 $30,650,000
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 19.79
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew222
Total Seats181021
Max Cabin Seats16919
Standard Cabin Seats16819
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-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1PW545CCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400050004000
Horsepower18002520
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)641760
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)18.1817.217.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12880140
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
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775