Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop business aircraft optimized for short and unimproved runways. It typically carries about 6 to 9 passengers and offers long turboprop endurance, with range roughly in the 1,500–2,000+ nautical mile class depending on payload and conditions. The Bell 525 Relentless is a super‑medium twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore and corporate missions. Passenger layouts are commonly around 10 to 16, with range generally around 500–600 nautical miles (often more with auxiliary fuel), trading speed and runway independence for shorter legs than fixed‑wing jets. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range trijet business jet, usually configured for about 12 to 16 passengers, and is the clear range leader here at roughly 6,000+ nautical miles, suited to intercontinental nonstops. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet built for versatility and rough/short fields. It commonly seats about 6 to 10 passengers and typically ranges about 1,800–2,000 nautical miles, bridging turboprop-like access with jet speed.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Dassault Falcon 8X | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 17 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Dassault Falcon | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | 8X | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 6450 | 2076 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 16 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | 36900 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 14 | 6 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 516 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $11,800,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 7.66 | $ 3.71 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.64 | $ 0.62 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 3,805 | $ 1,619 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 17 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 16 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 14 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | No | No |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | No |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 10.2 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 29200 | 23500 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | PW307D | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 17 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 6722 | 3435 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 80.2 | 52.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 7.7 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 6.2 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 42.7 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 26.1 | 17.4 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | — | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 86.3 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1695 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 29.2 | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | 90 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor |