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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 and Bell 525 Relentless are large, long-range helicopters designed for missions like offshore transport, SAR, and government/VIP lift. The H225 typically offers very high cabin volume and can carry roughly 19 passengers in high-density layouts, with practical ranges commonly in the 450–700 nm class depending on reserves and payload. The Bell 525 is a newer super‑medium class helicopter, generally configured for about 16 passengers, with a similar order-of-magnitude range (often cited around 500–600 nm) and a focus on cruise speed and modern avionics. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long-range tri-jet business aircraft, in a different category entirely: it trades vertical lift for much higher speed, altitude, and intercontinental reach. Typical passenger loads are about 12–16 in executive configuration, with published range around 6,450 nm. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop, optimized for owner-operators and short-to-medium trips. It seats up to six, with range roughly 1,000–1,400 nm depending on power settings and payload.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bell 525 RelentlessDassault Falcon 8XPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 7.66$ 2.19
Min Crew2221
Total Seats2118176
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellDassault FalconPiper
Aircraft NameH225525 Relentless8XM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45458064501406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.64$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats281616
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)119296675369002200
Standard Cabin Seats1916144
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 3,805$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000HHoneywell Primus EASy IIGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142160516274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,000,000$ 62,500,000$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit2232
Min Crew2221
Total Seats2118175
Max Cabin Seats281616
Standard Cabin Seats1916144
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWDMID
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.25.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39008644
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYesNo
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-2F1PW307DPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35004000On-Condition3600
Horsepower21001800600
No. of Engines2231
Fuel Capacity (gal)684641260
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)6722
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.461.5880.229.7
Overall Height (ft)16.318.1826.111.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.254.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)5471695165
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.587.74.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.24
Cabin Length (ft)15.542.712.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)86.343.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14020