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Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x

The Bell 525 Relentless is a civil helicopter, while the Bombardier Global 7500 and Dassault Falcon 8X are long-range business jets designed for intercontinental travel. In range, the Global 7500 leads among the jets at roughly 7,700 nautical miles, enabling city pairs such as New York–Hong Kong under favorable conditions. The Falcon 8X follows with about 6,450 nautical miles, still firmly in the ultra-long-range class but generally shorter-legged than the Global. The Bell 525 is far more limited in point-to-point distance; its typical range is on the order of about 500–600 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, reflecting helicopter mission profiles like offshore and regional transport rather than nonstop transoceanic flights. Passenger capacity also differs by mission: the Global 7500 commonly seats around 14–19 passengers in executive layouts, the Falcon 8X typically around 12–16, and the Bell 525 generally about 12–16 in a high-density configuration, often fewer in premium corporate interiors. Overall, the 525 prioritizes vertical lift and access, while the 8X and especially the 7500 prioritize speed, altitude, and long-range cabin comfort.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 7500Dassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew222
Total Seats181417
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellBombardierDassault Falcon
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessGlobal 75008X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58077006450
Max Cabin Seats161916
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)667536900
Standard Cabin Seats161214
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$75,000,000$ 62,500,000
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 7.66
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.64
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 3,805
Cabin
Cockpit223
Min Crew222
Total Seats181417
Max Cabin Seats161916
Standard Cabin Seats161214
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesYes
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45003900
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1PassportPW307D
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-ConditionOn-Condition
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines223
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)189206722
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5811180.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.5887.7
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)15.554.542.7
Overall Height (ft)18.182726.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)10486.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140