Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E
The Bell 525 Relentless is a twin‑engine helicopter rather than a fixed‑wing business jet, so it fits missions like point‑to‑point access to heliports, offshore operations, and short regional hops. Its range is roughly in the 500–600 nautical mile class and it typically carries around 12–16 passengers depending on cabin layout and fuel. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental nonstop flying. It offers about 7,700 nautical miles of range and commonly seats around 14–19 passengers in executive configurations. The Dassault Falcon 8X is also an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet, emphasizing efficiency and airport flexibility. Its range is about 6,450 nautical miles, with typical seating around 12–16 passengers. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long‑range large‑cabin business jet based on the ERJ platform, generally positioned below the ultra‑long‑range class. It offers about 3,900 nautical miles of range and typically carries around 13–14 passengers.
| 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 |