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Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Piper M600 Sls vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bell 525 Relentless and Sikorsky S-92 are twin‑engine helicopters, while the Cessna Citation XLS+ and Piper M600 SLS are fixed‑wing airplanes (a light business jet and a single‑engine turboprop, respectively). In range, the Citation XLS+ generally leads for point‑to‑point travel at higher cruise speeds, typically offering roughly 2,000 nautical miles class capability depending on reserves and payload. The Piper M600 SLS is also long‑legged for its class, often in the ~1,500 nautical mile range. Helicopter range is usually shorter: the Bell 525 is commonly around the ~500–600 nautical mile class, while the larger S‑92 is broadly similar to somewhat higher depending on configuration, often in the ~500+ nautical mile class. For passenger capacity, the Piper M600 SLS is typically around 5–6 passengers plus a pilot. The Citation XLS+ commonly seats about 7–9 passengers. The Bell 525 is typically configured for around 12–16 seats. The Sikorsky S‑92 is the largest here, frequently configured around 19 passengers (or more in high‑density layouts).

SpecBell 525 RelentlessCessna Citation XLS+Piper M600 SLSSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2212
Total Seats1810621
Flight RulesIFR—IFRIFR
ManufacturerBellCessna CitationPiperSikorsky
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessXLS+M600S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58019061406439
Max Cabin Seats169—19
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)6675754022007417
Standard Cabin Seats168419
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160430274155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$15,500,000$3,081,400 $30,650,000
DOC / nm—$ 5.34$ 2.19$ 19.79
DOC / nm / Seat—$ 0.67$ 0.55$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost—$ 2,303$ 603$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2212
Total Seats1810521
Max Cabin Seats169—19
Standard Cabin Seats168419
Lavatory—1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo—
Crew Rest—No——
Jump Seat—No——
Galley Location—FWDMID—
Lavatory Location—AFT——
Cabin Pressure (psi)—9.35.6—
Galley / Refreshment—GalleyRefreshment Centre—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—2523012600—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——8644—
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesNoYes
ModelCT7-2F1PW545CPT6A-42ACT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuel——JetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000500036004000
Horsepower1800—6002520
No. of Engines2211
Fuel Capacity (gal)641—260760
Flat Rating—ISA + 10ISA + 55—
Thrust (lbs)—4119——
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77———
Length (ft)61.5852.529.7—
Cabin Width (ft)7.585.54.1—
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.74—
Cabin Length (ft)15.518.512.3—
Overall Height (ft)18.1817.211.317.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5———
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12880—140
Wingspan (ft)—56.343.2—
Aisle Step (ft)—0.7——
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—3.9——
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—14.3——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—1020—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)——165775