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Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189

The Bell 525 Relentless and Leonardo AW189 are helicopters, optimized for vertical lift, point-to-point access, and short-to-medium missions rather than long-range cruise. The Bell 525 is a super-medium helicopter typically configured for around a dozen-plus passengers depending on layout, with a range on the order of roughly 500–600 nautical miles. The AW189 is also a super/medium helicopter, commonly carrying about 16–19 passengers in high-density seating, with broadly similar range, often around 450–500+ nautical miles depending on reserves and configuration. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a super-midsize business jet, trading helicopter flexibility for much higher cruise speed and longer legs; it typically seats about 8–9 passengers in a business cabin and has a range around 2,000 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is a large-cabin, ultra-long-range business jet, designed for intercontinental missions. It can be configured for a high passenger count (often 13–19) with multiple living zones, and offers roughly 7,000+ nautical miles of range, far exceeding the others.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessCessna Citation XLS+Gulfstream G700AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit2232
Min Crew2241
Total Seats18101621
Flight RulesIFR——IFR
ManufacturerBellCessna CitationGulfstreamLeonardo
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessXLS+G700AW189
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58019067500651
Max Cabin Seats1691919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)66757540——
Standard Cabin Seats1681219
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160430516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$15,500,000$78,000,000$2,413,000
DOC / nm—$ 5.34—$ 15.57
DOC / nm / Seat—$ 0.67—$ 0.74
Direct Operating Cost—$ 2,303—$ 2,413
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2241
Total Seats18101621
Max Cabin Seats1691919
Standard Cabin Seats1681219
Lavatory—1 Enclosed Belted Flushing——
Crew Rest—NoOptional—
Jump Seat—NoYes—
Galley Location—FWDFWD—
Lavatory Location—AFTFWD / AFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)—9.3——
Galley / Refreshment—Galley——
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—25230——
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYes—Yes
ModelCT7-2F1PW545CPearl 700CT7-2E1
Fuel TypeJetFuel——JetFuel
TBO (hrs)40005000On Condition4000
Horsepower1800——1983
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641———
Flat Rating—ISA + 10——
Thrust (lbs)—411918250—
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77———
Length (ft)61.5852.5109.957.8
Cabin Width (ft)7.585.58.2—
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.76.25—
Cabin Length (ft)15.518.556.9—
Overall Height (ft)18.1817.225.416.6
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5——48
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12880—85
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—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)———395