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).
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Piper M600 SLS | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 10 | 6 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Cessna Citation | Piper | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | XLS+ | M600 | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 1906 | 1406 | 439 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 9 | — | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | 7540 | 2200 | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 8 | 4 | 19 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G3000 | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 430 | 274 | 155 |
| 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 | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 10 | 5 | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 9 | — | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 8 | 4 | 19 |
| Lavatory | — | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | No | — |
| Crew Rest | — | No | — | — |
| Jump Seat | — | No | — | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | MID | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9.3 | 5.6 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Refreshment Centre | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 25230 | 12600 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 8644 | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes | No | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | PW545C | PT6A-42A | CT7-8A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 5000 | 3600 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — | 600 | 2520 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | 260 | 760 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 10 | ISA + 55 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 4119 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 52.5 | 29.7 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 5.5 | 4.1 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 5.7 | 4 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 18.5 | 12.3 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 17.2 | 11.3 | 17.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | 80 | — | 140 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 56.3 | 43.2 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | 0.7 | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.9 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 14.3 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 10 | 20 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 165 | 775 |