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Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bell 525 Relentless and the Sikorsky S-92 are larger, transport-oriented helicopters, while the MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a lighter twin helicopter, and the Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet. In range terms, the Citation XLS+ typically offers the longest reach (roughly around 2,000 nautical miles class, depending on reserves and conditions), making it better suited to longer nonstop city-pair trips. The Bell 525 is generally in the intermediate helicopter range bracket (often cited around the high-500 to ~600 nautical mile class), while the S-92 is commonly in a similar or slightly higher bracket depending on configuration and mission (often mid- to high-500 nautical miles). The MD 902 Explorer usually has the shortest range of the group (often a few hundred nautical miles). For passenger capacity, the Citation XLS+ is usually configured for about 8–9 passengers in an executive cabin. The Bell 525 is typically around 16–20 seats in high-density layouts, though executive interiors are fewer. The S-92 is the highest-capacity option, commonly around 19 passengers (and more in some layouts). The MD 902 Explorer is smaller, typically seating about 6–8 passengers.

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