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Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Gulfstream G700 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bell 525 Relentless and Sikorsky S‑92 are helicopters, while the Cessna Citation XLS+ and Gulfstream G700 are fixed‑wing business jets. In category terms, the 525 is a modern “super‑medium” helicopter aimed at fast corporate and offshore missions, whereas the S‑92 is a larger, heavy helicopter commonly used for offshore transport, search and rescue, and VIP shuttle roles. The Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet optimized for efficient short‑ to mid‑range trips and strong runway flexibility, while the G700 is an ultra‑long‑range, large‑cabin flagship designed for intercontinental travel. On range, the G700 is by far the longest‑legged, capable of roughly 7,000+ nautical miles, enabling nonstop transoceanic routes. The Citation XLS+ typically offers around 2,000+ nautical miles, suitable for regional and many transcontinental missions. Helicopter ranges are much shorter: the Bell 525 is roughly in the 500–600 nautical mile class, and the S‑92 is generally in a similar several‑hundred‑nautical‑mile range depending on configuration and reserves. Passenger capacity also differs: the G700 commonly seats about 13–19, the XLS+ about 8–9, the Bell 525 around 16, and the S‑92 often around 19 (more in high‑density layouts).

SpecBell 525 RelentlessCessna Citation XLS+Gulfstream G700Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2232
Min Crew2242
Total Seats18101621
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellCessna CitationGulfstreamSikorsky
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessXLS+G700S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58019067500439
Max Cabin Seats1691919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)667575407417
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 $30,650,000
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 19.79
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2242
Total Seats18101621
Max Cabin Seats1691919
Standard Cabin Seats1681219
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-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1PW545CPearl 700CT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40005000On Condition4000
Horsepower18002520
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Capacity (gal)641760
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)18.1817.225.417.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12880140
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)775