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Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bell 525 Relentless and Sikorsky S-92 are helicopters, while the Cessna Citation XLS+ and Piaggio Avanti EVO are fixed‑wing business aircraft. For range, the Citation XLS+ typically offers the longest nonstop capability in this group at roughly about 2,000–2,100 nautical miles, suited to cross‑country business trips. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is also a long‑range turboprop, generally around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles, combining jet‑like cruise speeds with turboprop efficiency. Helicopters trade range for vertical lift and point‑to‑point access: the Bell 525 is commonly cited around the 500–600 nautical mile class, while the larger S‑92 is often in a similar or somewhat higher bracket depending on configuration and reserves. Passenger capacity differs by mission. The Citation XLS+ is typically configured for about 8–9 passengers, the Avanti EVO usually around 7–9. The Bell 525 is often arranged for roughly 10–16 seats depending on cabin layout, while the S‑92, designed for offshore and utility roles, can carry about 19 passengers in standard seating (and more in high‑density configurations).

SpecBell 525 RelentlessCessna Citation XLS+Piaggio Avanti EVOSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2212
Total Seats1810821
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellCessna CitationPiaggioSikorsky
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessXLS+Avanti EVOS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58019061530439
Max Cabin Seats169719
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)6675754037757417
Standard Cabin Seats168619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160430400155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$15,500,000$ 7,695,000 $30,650,000
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 19.79
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2212
Total Seats1810821
Max Cabin Seats169719
Standard Cabin Seats168619
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.39
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2523024000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1PW545CPT6A–66BCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000500036004000
Horsepower18008502520
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Capacity (gal)641760
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)4119
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5852.547.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.585.56.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.75.8
Cabin Length (ft)15.518.514.9
Overall Height (ft)18.1817.213.117.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12880140
Wingspan (ft)56.347.1
Aisle Step (ft)0.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.93.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1035.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775