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Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Gulfstream G700 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Bell 525 Relentless and the MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer are twin‑engine helicopters, best suited to point‑to‑point access where runways aren’t available. The Bell 525 is a newer, larger category with longer legs for a helicopter, typically offering roughly 500–600 nautical miles of range and seating commonly around 12–16 depending on layout. The MD 902 is a lighter utility helicopter with shorter reach, typically about 300–400 nautical miles, and usually carries about 5–7 passengers. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet designed for fast regional missions between airports, generally offering about 1,800–2,100 nautical miles of range and typically seating 8–9 passengers (often up to 12 in high‑density configurations). The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet, optimized for intercontinental travel, with roughly 7,000–7,500 nautical miles of range and a typical passenger load around 13–16 (with higher maximum configurations possible). Overall, helicopters trade speed and range for vertical access, while the jets deliver far greater range and cruise efficiency.

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
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—
ModelCT7-2F1PW545CPearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuel——
TBO (hrs)40005000On Condition
Horsepower1800——
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641——
Flat Rating—ISA + 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