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Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Piper M600 Sls

The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire, twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore, corporate, and government missions; compared with the jets it trades speed and altitude for vertical lift and point‑to‑point access, with a typical range around 500–600 nautical miles and seating commonly configured around 12–16 passengers depending on layout. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental city pairs, offering roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically carrying about 14–19 passengers in multi‑zone cabin configurations. The Dassault Falcon 8X is also an ultra‑long‑range business jet, optimized for efficiency and runway flexibility, with about 6,450 nautical miles of range and typical seating around 12–16 passengers. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop for owner‑pilots and short to medium trips; it is far smaller and slower than the jets, with about 1,400 nautical miles of range and seating for up to 6 occupants.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 7500Dassault Falcon 8XPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2221
Total Seats1814176
Flight RulesIFR——IFR
ManufacturerBellBombardierDassault FalconPiper
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessGlobal 75008XM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)580770064501406
Max Cabin Seats161916—
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)6675—369002200
Standard Cabin Seats1612144
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516516274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$75,000,000$ 62,500,000$3,081,400
DOC / nm—$ 9.50$ 7.66$ 2.19
Aircraft Type—Business Jet——
DOC / nm / Seat—$ 0.79$ 0.64$ 0.55
Direct Operating Cost—$ 4,900$ 3,805$ 603
Cabin
Cockpit2232
Min Crew2221
Total Seats1814175
Max Cabin Seats161916—
Standard Cabin Seats1612144
Lavatory—2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Crew Rest—YesNo—
Jump Seat—YesYes—
Galley Location—FWDFWDMID
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFTFWD / AFT—
Galley / Refreshment—GalleyGalleyRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—450039008644
Cabin Pressure (psi)——10.25.6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)——2920012600
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYesNo
ModelCT7-2F1PassportPW307DPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel———
TBO (hrs)4000On-ConditionOn-Condition3600
Horsepower1800——600
No. of Engines2231
Fuel Capacity (gal)641——260
Flat Rating—ISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)—189206722—
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77———
Length (ft)61.5811180.229.7
Cabin Width (ft)7.5887.74.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.26.24
Cabin Length (ft)15.554.542.712.3
Overall Height (ft)18.182726.111.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5———
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128———
Wingspan (ft)—10486.343.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)——1695165
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——6.3—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)——29.2—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——14020