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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Dassault Falcon 8x

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop utility/business aircraft suited to short and medium trips and operations from smaller airfields. It typically carries about 6 to 9 passengers in corporate layouts (with higher-density options possible) and offers an extended range on the order of roughly 1,800 to 2,000 nautical miles, depending on payload and conditions. The Bell 525 Relentless is a long‑range, fly‑by‑wire commercial/VIP helicopter. Its strength is point‑to‑point access to heliports and remote sites rather than speed or altitude. Cabin configurations vary, but it generally accommodates about 12 to 16 passengers, with range typically around 500 to 600 nautical miles. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range tri‑jet business aircraft designed for intercontinental missions at high speed and altitude. It commonly seats about 12 to 16 passengers in executive layouts and is rated for roughly 6,400 nautical miles, enabling nonstop city pairs that are beyond the reach of the turboprop and far beyond the helicopter.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessDassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew22
Total Seats1817
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellDassault Falcon
Aircraft Name525 Relentless8X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5806450
Max Cabin Seats1616
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)667536900
Standard Cabin Seats1614
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HHoneywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$ 62,500,000
DOC / nm$ 7.66
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805
Cabin
Cockpit23
Min Crew22
Total Seats1817
Max Cabin Seats1616
Standard Cabin Seats1614
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYes
ModelCT7-2F1PW307D
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines23
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)6722
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5880.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.587.7
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.2
Cabin Length (ft)15.542.7
Overall Height (ft)18.1826.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)86.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140