Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bell 525 Relentless and Sikorsky S-92 are medium helicopters aimed at offshore and corporate missions, while the Robinson R66 is a light helicopter for shorter utility and private travel, and the Cessna Citation XLS+ is a light business jet optimized for fast point‑to‑point trips between airports. In range, the Citation XLS+ generally goes farthest at roughly about 2,000 nautical miles depending on load and reserves, making it best for regional-to-transcontinental legs. The Bell 525 typically offers a mid-to-long helicopter range on the order of several hundred nautical miles (commonly around 500+ nm in typical configurations), with the S-92 in a similar several-hundred‑nautical‑mile class, often configured to prioritize payload and offshore reserves over maximum distance. The Robinson R66 has the shortest reach, typically a few hundred nautical miles. For passenger capacity, the S-92 is the largest, commonly carrying around 19 passengers in transport layouts (fewer in VIP). The Bell 525 is next, typically around 16–18. The Citation XLS+ usually seats about 8–9 passengers, while the R66 generally carries 4 passengers plus a pilot.