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Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700

The Bell 525 Relentless is a super‑medium helicopter rather than a long‑range business jet, so it fits a different mission: short to medium point‑to‑point flights with vertical access. It typically carries around 16–20 passengers in high‑density configurations (often fewer in VIP layouts) and has an approximate range on the order of 500–600 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental city pairs, with a range around 7,700 nautical miles and a typical executive capacity of about 14–19 passengers (with higher maximum certified seating possible). The Dassault Falcon 8X is also ultra‑long‑range, generally quoted around 6,450 nautical miles, and commonly seats about 12–16 in executive layouts, emphasizing efficiency and runway flexibility. The Gulfstream G700 sits at the top of the large‑cabin segment, with range around 7,500 nautical miles and typical seating roughly 12–19, prioritizing cabin volume and long‑haul comfort.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 7500Dassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit2223
Min Crew2224
Total Seats18141716
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellBombardierDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessGlobal 75008XG700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)580770064507500
Max Cabin Seats16191619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)667536900
Standard Cabin Seats16121412
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$75,000,000$ 62,500,000$78,000,000
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 7.66
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.64
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 3,805
Cabin
Cockpit2232
Min Crew2224
Total Seats18141716
Max Cabin Seats16191619
Standard Cabin Seats16121412
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYesNoOptional
Jump SeatYesYesYes
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45003900
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1PassportPW307DPearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn Condition
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines2232
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)18920672218250
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5811180.2109.9
Cabin Width (ft)7.5887.78.2
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.26.26.25
Cabin Length (ft)15.554.542.756.9
Overall Height (ft)18.182726.125.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)10486.3103
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140195
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor