Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Bell 525 Relentless and the MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer are helicopters optimized for short- to medium-range missions, while the Bombardier Global 7500 and Dassault Falcon 8X are ultra-long-range business jets designed for intercontinental travel. In range, the Global 7500 leads at roughly 7,700 nautical miles, followed by the Falcon 8X at about 6,450 nautical miles; both can connect city pairs like New York to the Middle East or deep into Asia with fewer stops, with the Global generally offering the longest nonstop capability. The Bell 525 typically offers around 560 nautical miles of range (mission-dependent), and the MD 902 is shorter at roughly 300–400 nautical miles, making them better suited to regional transport, offshore support, EMS, or corporate shuttle work where vertical lift matters. For passenger capacity, the Global 7500 and Falcon 8X commonly seat about 12–16 in executive layouts (with higher maximums possible), whereas the Bell 525 is typically configured for about 12–16, and the MD 902 usually carries around 7–8 passengers.