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Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire super‑medium helicopter aimed at offshore, corporate, and utility missions where point‑to‑point access matters more than sheer distance. Its range is roughly in the 500–600 nautical mile class, and typical passenger loads are about 12–16, depending on configuration. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental nonstop travel. It offers about 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically carries 14–19 passengers, with a maximum around 19, emphasizing multi‑zone cabin comfort. The Dassault Falcon 8X is also an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin jet, optimized for efficiency and airport flexibility. Its range is about 6,450 nautical miles, and it commonly seats 12–16 passengers (with higher-density layouts possible). The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet built for versatility, including short/rough-field capability. Its range is roughly 2,000 nautical miles, and it typically seats about 6–10 passengers, trading cabin size and range for access to more airports.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 7500Dassault Falcon 8XPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2221
Total Seats1814176
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellBombardierDassault FalconPilatus
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessGlobal 75008XPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)580770064502076
Max Cabin Seats16191610
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)6675369006680
Standard Cabin Seats1612146
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$75,000,000$ 62,500,000$11,800,000
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 7.66$ 3.71
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.64$ 0.62
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 3,805$ 1,619
Cabin
Cockpit2232
Min Crew2221
Total Seats1814176
Max Cabin Seats16191610
Standard Cabin Seats1612146
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYesNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesNo
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45003900
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920023500
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1PassportPW307DFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-ConditionOn-Condition5000
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines2232
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)1892067223435
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5811180.252.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.5887.75.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.26.25.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.554.542.723
Overall Height (ft)18.182726.117.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)10486.355.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.33.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.217
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14090
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor