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Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls

The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire, twin‑engine helicopter in the super‑medium class, oriented toward vertical-access missions rather than point‑to‑point runway travel. It typically offers roughly 500–600 nautical miles of range and is commonly configured for about 12–16 passengers depending on interior and mission equipment. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a light jet designed for efficient short-to-medium business trips between airports. It provides about 1,800–2,100 nautical miles of range and usually seats 7–9 passengers in a standard executive layout. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high-speed twin turboprop (often described as a “fast turboprop” or “mini businessliner”) that trades jetlike cruise for turboprop efficiency. Its range is generally around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles, with typical seating for 6–8 passengers. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine pressurized turboprop, positioned as an owner‑pilot-friendly personal/business aircraft. It commonly offers about 1,200–1,500 nautical miles of range and seats about 5–6 passengers.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessCessna Citation XLS+Piaggio Avanti EVOPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2211
Total Seats181086
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellCessna CitationPiaggioPiper
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessXLS+Avanti EVOM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)580190615301406
Max Cabin Seats1697
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)6675754037752200
Standard Cabin Seats16864
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160430400274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$15,500,000$ 7,695,000$3,081,400
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 2.19
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.55
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 603
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2211
Total Seats181085
Max Cabin Seats1697
Standard Cabin Seats16864
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNoNo
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Galley LocationFWDMID
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.395.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNoRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)252302400012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)66008644
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYesNo
ModelCT7-2F1PW545CPT6A–66BPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000500036003600
Horsepower1800850600
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Capacity (gal)641260
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 28ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)4119
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5852.547.329.7
Cabin Width (ft)7.585.56.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.75.84
Cabin Length (ft)15.518.514.912.3
Overall Height (ft)18.1817.213.111.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12880
Wingspan (ft)56.347.143.2
Aisle Step (ft)0.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.93.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1035.220
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165