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Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Gulfstream G700

The Bell 525 Relentless is a twin‑engine civil helicopter aimed at offshore, corporate, and utility missions. Compared with the jets, it operates at much lower speed and altitude but can land in tight or unimproved areas and offer point‑to‑point access without runways. Its typical passenger capacity is around 16 (depending on configuration), and its range is roughly in the 500–600 nautical mile class. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a super‑midsize business jet designed for short to medium trips with strong runway flexibility. It generally seats about 8–9 passengers in a standard corporate layout (more in high‑density), with a range around 2,000–2,100 nautical miles, making it suitable for many regional and some transcontinental missions. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range, large‑cabin business jet focused on intercontinental travel and maximum cabin space. It typically accommodates about 13–19 passengers (and can be configured higher), with range on the order of 7,500 nautical miles, enabling many nonstop long‑haul city pairs.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessCessna Citation XLS+Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit223
Min Crew224
Total Seats181016
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellCessna CitationGulfstream
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessXLS+G700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)58019067500
Max Cabin Seats16919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)66757540
Standard Cabin Seats16812
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160430516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$15,500,000$78,000,000
DOC / nm$ 5.34
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew224
Total Seats181016
Max Cabin Seats16919
Standard Cabin Seats16812
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Crew RestNoOptional
Jump SeatNoYes
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25230
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYes
ModelCT7-2F1PW545CPearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40005000On Condition
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)411918250
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5852.5109.9
Cabin Width (ft)7.585.58.2
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.76.25
Cabin Length (ft)15.518.556.9
Overall Height (ft)18.1817.225.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12880
Wingspan (ft)56.3103
Aisle Step (ft)0.7Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10195