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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop in the utility/business category, typically used for short to medium missions with strong short‑field capability; it offers roughly about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range depending on payload and reserves and generally seats about 6–9 passengers in a corporate layout. The Bell 525 Relentless is a super‑medium helicopter, aimed at offshore and executive transport; its range is roughly in the 500–600 nautical mile class and cabin configurations commonly accommodate about 12–16 passengers. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin business jet suited to long nonstop legs; it is typically around 3,900–4,000 nautical miles in range and usually carries about 13–14 passengers. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range business jet positioned above the Legacy in intercontinental capability; it offers roughly about 6,400–6,500 nautical miles of range and typically seats about 12–16 passengers, depending on configuration.

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