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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x

The Airbus H225 and Bell 525 Relentless are large, long‑range helicopters suited to offshore, search and rescue, and utility missions, while the Bombardier Global 7500 and Dassault Falcon 8X are ultra‑long‑range business jets optimized for intercontinental travel. In range, the Global 7500 leads at roughly 7,700 nautical miles, enabling nonstop city pairs such as New York–Hong Kong in favorable conditions. The Falcon 8X follows at about 6,450 nautical miles. By comparison, helicopter ranges are far shorter: the H225 is typically around 500–600 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves, and the Bell 525 is in a similar class, roughly 500–600+ nautical miles, with strong hot‑and‑high and offshore performance emphasis. Passenger capacity also differs by category: the Global 7500 commonly seats about 14–19 in executive layouts (higher-density options exist), while the Falcon 8X typically seats about 12–16. The H225 can carry around 19 passengers in high-density transport (often fewer in missionized layouts), and the Bell 525 is generally configured for about 16–20 depending on interior and mission.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 7500Dassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 9.50$ 7.66
Min Crew2222
Total Seats21181417
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellBombardierDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameH225525 RelentlessGlobal 75008X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45458077006450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.79$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats28161916
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)11929667536900
Standard Cabin Seats19161214
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 4,900$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000HBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142160516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,000,000$75,000,000$ 62,500,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit2223
Min Crew2222
Total Seats21181417
Max Cabin Seats28161916
Standard Cabin Seats19161214
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesYes
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45003900
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-2F1PassportPW307D
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35004000On-ConditionOn-Condition
Horsepower21001800
No. of Engines2223
Fuel Capacity (gal)684641
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)189206722
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.461.5811180.2
Overall Height (ft)16.318.182726.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.254.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)5471695
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.5887.7
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)15.554.542.7
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)10486.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140