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Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire, super‑medium helicopter aimed at offshore and corporate transport. Its range is roughly 560 nautical miles, and typical passenger capacity is about 16 to 18, prioritizing point-to-point access to helipads and unimproved sites. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet focused on efficient short-to-medium missions between runways, with a range around 2,100 nautical miles and a typical cabin seating of about 8 to 9 passengers (often up to 12 in higher-density layouts). The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet designed for versatility and short/rough-field capability, bridging business-jet speed with access to smaller airstrips. Range is about 2,000 nautical miles, with a typical executive seating around 8 to 10 passengers. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a larger, heavy helicopter commonly used for offshore energy, SAR, and VIP roles. It carries about 19 passengers in standard configurations and has a range on the order of 540 to 550 nautical miles, emphasizing payload and mission robustness over jet-like cruise efficiency.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessCessna Citation XLS+Pilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2212
Total Seats1810621
Flight RulesIFR——IFR
ManufacturerBellCessna CitationPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessXLS+PC-24S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58019062076439
Max Cabin Seats1691019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)6675754066807417
Standard Cabin Seats168619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160430440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$15,500,000$11,800,000 $30,650,000
DOC / nm—$ 5.34$ 3.71$ 19.79
DOC / nm / Seat—$ 0.67$ 0.62$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost—$ 2,303$ 1,619$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2212
Total Seats1810621
Max Cabin Seats1691019
Standard Cabin Seats168619
Lavatory—1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing—
Crew Rest—NoNo—
Jump Seat—NoNo—
Galley Location—FWDFWD—
Lavatory Location—AFTFWD—
Cabin Pressure (psi)—9.39.3—
Galley / Refreshment—GalleyOptional Refreshment Center—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—2523023500—
Cargo Door——Yes—
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1PW545CFJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuel——JetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000500050004000
Horsepower1800——2520
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Capacity (gal)641——760
Flat Rating—ISA + 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)18.1817.217.417.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5———
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12880—140
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—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)———775