Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Dassault Falcon 8x
The Bell 525 Relentless is a twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore, corporate, and utility missions. It typically carries about 16 passengers in an airline-style layout (often fewer in VIP configurations) and has a range around 560 nautical miles, prioritizing point-to-point access over speed and long distance. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short, rugged runways and regional hauling. It commonly seats 9 to 14 passengers depending on configuration and has a typical range on the order of roughly 900 to 1,000 nautical miles. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range tri‑jet business aircraft designed for intercontinental travel. It usually carries 12 to 16 passengers in executive layouts and offers about 6,450 nautical miles of range. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range flagship business jet for the longest nonstop city pairs. It typically accommodates 14 to 19 passengers (depending on layout) and provides about 7,700 nautical miles of range, leading this group in endurance.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Bombardier Global 7500 | Dassault Falcon 8X |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 17 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | Global 7500 | 8X |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 7700 | 6450 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 16 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | — | 36900 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 14 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $ 62,500,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 9.50 | $ 7.66 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 4,900 | $ 3,805 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 17 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 16 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 14 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | No |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Galley |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | 3900 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 10.2 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 29200 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | Passport | 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) | — | 18920 | 6722 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 111 | 80.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 8 | 7.7 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 54.5 | 42.7 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 27 | 26.1 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | — | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 104 | 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 |