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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 and Bell 525 Relentless are large helicopters built for vertical lift missions rather than point‑to‑point jet travel. The H225 is a heavy, long‑range twin‑engine rotorcraft typically carrying about 19 passengers in standard seating (more in high‑density), with practical mission ranges roughly in the 400–500+ nautical mile class depending on payload and reserves. The Bell 525 is a modern “super‑medium” helicopter, usually configured for around 16 passengers, with broadly similar order‑of‑magnitude range, often cited around the 500‑nautical‑mile class depending on configuration. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental missions, typically seating 12–16 passengers, with a range around 6,450 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet optimized for versatility and short/rough runway access, generally seating 6–10 passengers, with range around 2,000 nautical miles (varies with load and reserves).

SpecAIRBUS H225Bell 525 RelentlessDassault Falcon 8XPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87—$ 7.66$ 3.71
Min Crew2221
Total Seats2118176
Flight RulesIFRIFR——
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellDassault FalconPilatus
Aircraft NameH225525 Relentless8XPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45458064502076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99—$ 0.64$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats28161610
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)119296675369006680
Standard Cabin Seats1916146
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963—$ 3,805$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000HHoneywell Primus EASy IIPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142160516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,000,000$ 62,500,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit2232
Min Crew2221
Total Seats2118176
Max Cabin Seats28161610
Standard Cabin Seats1916146
Lavatory——2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew Rest——NoNo
Jump Seat——YesNo
Galley Location——FWDFWD
Lavatory Location——FWD / AFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)——10.29.3
Galley / Refreshment——GalleyOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)——2920023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——3900—
Cargo Door———Yes
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-2F1PW307DFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel——
TBO (hrs)35004000On-Condition5000
Horsepower21001800——
No. of Engines2232
Fuel Capacity (gal)684641——
Flat Rating——ISA + 17ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)——67223435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.461.5880.252.2
Overall Height (ft)16.318.1826.117.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.254.5——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547—1695—
Width (ft)—25.77——
Cabin Width (ft)—7.587.75.6
Cabin Height (ft)—4.56.25.1
Cabin Length (ft)—15.542.723
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—128——
Wingspan (ft)——86.355.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——6.33.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)——29.217
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——14090
Aisle Step (ft)———Flat Floor