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Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire super‑medium helicopter, best suited to point-to-point access where runways are limited. Its range is roughly in the 500–600 nautical mile class and typical passenger capacity is about 12–16, depending on interior and mission equipment. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet focused on efficient short-to-medium trips between paved airports. It commonly offers around 1,800–2,100 nautical miles of range with seating typically 7–9 passengers in a standard executive layout. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high-speed twin‑turboprop business aircraft, positioned between turboprops and light jets for speed and operating economics. It generally carries about 7–9 passengers and offers roughly 1,400–1,700 nautical miles of range depending on payload and reserves. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet with unusually rugged, flexible operations, including many shorter or less‑improved runways. It typically seats 6–10 passengers and provides about 2,000 nautical miles of range, varying by configuration and mission profile.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessCessna Citation XLS+Piaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2211
Total Seats181086
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellCessna CitationPiaggioPilatus
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessXLS+Avanti EVOPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)580190615302076
Max Cabin Seats169710
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)6675754037756680
Standard Cabin Seats16866
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160430400440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$15,500,000$ 7,695,000$11,800,000
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 3.71
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.62
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 1,619
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2211
Total Seats181086
Max Cabin Seats169710
Standard Cabin Seats16866
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.399.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNoOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)252302400023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1PW545CPT6A–66BFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000500036005000
Horsepower1800850
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 28ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)41193435
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5852.547.352.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.585.56.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.75.85.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.518.514.923
Overall Height (ft)18.1817.213.117.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12880
Wingspan (ft)56.347.155.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.7Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.93.53.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.317
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1035.290