Bell 525 Relentless vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E
The Bell 525 Relentless is a super‑medium helicopter, best suited to point‑to‑point missions where vertical access matters. It typically carries about 16 passengers in a high‑density layout (often fewer in VIP configurations) and offers roughly 500–600 nautical miles of range depending on payload and reserves. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large VIP airliner based on the 737 MAX 9, aimed at head‑of‑state or corporate shuttle roles. It carries far more people than the business jets—often several dozen in VIP layouts (and well over 100 in airline seating)—and its range is roughly 6,000+ nautical miles with auxiliary tanks, enabling true intercontinental missions. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range purpose‑built business jet, typically accommodating about 12–16 passengers with a range around 6,450 nautical miles, emphasizing nonstop long-haul capability and flexible cabin zoning. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin business jet optimized for comfort and value, commonly configured for about 13 passengers with roughly 3,900 nautical miles of range, fitting transcontinental and some transatlantic missions with fewer nonstop options than the 8X or BBJ.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Dassault Falcon 8X |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 12 | 17 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Boeing | Dassault Falcon |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | BBJ MAX 9 | 8X |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 6376 | 6450 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 35 | 16 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | 77120 | 36900 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 8 | 14 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Honeywell | Honeywell Primus EASy II |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 470 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $107,700,000 | $ 62,500,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 15.74 | $ 7.66 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 1.97 | $ 0.64 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 7,396 | $ 3,805 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 10 | 17 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 35 | 16 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 8 | 14 |
| Configuration | — | Green Interior | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9 | 10.2 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 24000 | 29200 |
| Lavatory | — | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | — | No |
| Jump Seat | — | — | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | — | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | Galley |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 3900 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | LEAP-1B | PW307D |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 28000 | 6722 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 138.4 | 80.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 11.6 | 7.7 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 7.1 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 107.2 | 42.7 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 40.3 | 26.1 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | 1485 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 117.9 | 86.3 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 10.7 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 100.6 | 29.2 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1695 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 |