Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b

The Airbus H225 and Bell 525 Relentless are large twin‑engine helicopters aimed at offshore, SAR, and utility missions, while the Enstrom 480B is a much smaller single‑engine light helicopter typically used for training, patrol, and short‑range transport; the Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range trijet business jet for intercontinental travel. In range, the Falcon 8X is in a different class, capable of roughly 6,000+ nautical miles, whereas the H225 and Bell 525 are generally in the several-hundred‑nautical‑mile category (often around 500–700 nm depending on tanks, payload, and reserves), and the 480B is shorter still, typically only a few hundred nautical miles. Passenger capacity similarly separates them: the Falcon 8X commonly carries about 12–16 passengers in an executive layout; the H225 can seat roughly 19 passengers in typical transport configurations; the Bell 525 is usually around 16 passengers; and the Enstrom 480B seats 4 (including the pilot). Overall, the helicopters trade speed and range for vertical lift and access, while the Falcon 8X trades runway dependence for far greater speed and reach.