Bell 525 Relentless vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Robinson R66
The Bell 525 Relentless is a super‑medium helicopter aimed at offshore and corporate transport, offering roughly 500–600 nm of range and typically seating about 12–16 passengers depending on layout. The Robinson R66 is a light turbine helicopter best suited to short regional hops and utility missions, with about 300–350 nm of range and seating for up to 5 (including the pilot), making it far less capable in payload and distance than the Bell 525. Among the jets, the Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range business jet optimized for intercontinental point‑to‑point travel, with roughly 6,400–6,450 nm of range and usually configured for about 12–16 passengers in a high‑end cabin. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 sits in a different class: it is a large VIP airliner derived from a narrow‑body transport, typically offering around 6,200–6,600 nm of range (configuration dependent) and accommodating far more people than purpose‑built business jets, often 25–50+ in VIP layouts, with potential for higher-density arrangements.
| 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 |