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Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Robinson R66

The Bell 525 Relentless and Robinson R66 are helicopters, while the Cessna Citation XLS+ and Pilatus PC-24 are fixed‑wing business jets. In category, the Bell 525 is a large, long‑range corporate helicopter aimed at offshore and executive missions, whereas the Robinson R66 is a light, single‑engine turbine helicopter typically used for short regional trips and utility flying. The Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet optimized for comfortable, efficient point‑to‑point travel between paved airports, while the PC-24 is a light jet designed for versatility, including operations from shorter and more rugged runways than most business jets. For range, the two jets generally offer substantially longer nonstop capability than the helicopters, with the Citation XLS+ and PC-24 suited to multi‑hour intercity legs; the Bell 525 is the longer‑range option among the helicopters, while the R66 is best for comparatively short hops. For passenger capacity, the business jets commonly seat around eight to ten passengers in typical executive layouts. The Bell 525 is also configured around the high single digits to low teens depending on interior, while the R66 is usually limited to four passengers plus a pilot.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessCessna Citation XLS+Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats18106
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellCessna CitationPilatus
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessXLS+PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58019062076
Max Cabin Seats16910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)667575406680
Standard Cabin Seats1686
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160430440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$15,500,000$11,800,000
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 3.71
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.62
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 1,619
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats18106
Max Cabin Seats16910
Standard Cabin Seats1686
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.39.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2523023500
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1PW545CFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400050005000
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)41193435
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5852.552.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.585.55.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.75.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.518.523
Overall Height (ft)18.1817.217.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12880
Wingspan (ft)56.355.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.7Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.93.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.317
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1090