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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

By category, the Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop utility/business aircraft suited to short and medium missions and smaller airports; the Bell 525 Relentless and the MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer are twin‑engine helicopters aimed at corporate, offshore, EMS, and utility roles; and the Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range trijet business jet designed for intercontinental executive travel. On range, the Falcon 8X is the clear leader at roughly 6,000+ nautical miles, enabling true long‑haul nonstop routes. The King Air 360ER is typically around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, making it strong for regional trips with good field performance. The Bell 525 generally offers helicopter-class long legs at about 500–600 nautical miles, while the MD 902 is shorter-range, commonly around 300–400 nautical miles, depending on configuration and fuel reserves. For passenger capacity, the Falcon 8X usually seats about 12–16 in an executive cabin. The King Air 360ER commonly carries about 6–9 passengers. The Bell 525 typically accommodates around 12–16, while the MD 902 is often configured for about 6–8.

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