Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Sikorsky S 92
The Bombardier Global 7500 and Dassault Falcon 8X are ultra-long-range business jets designed for intercontinental travel, while the Bell 525 Relentless and Sikorsky S-92 are large, twin‑engine helicopters optimized for offshore, executive shuttle, and mission roles where vertical lift matters more than speed and altitude. In range, the Global 7500 leads with roughly 7,700 nautical miles, followed by the Falcon 8X at about 6,450 nautical miles; both can connect distant city pairs nonstop. The helicopters are far shorter-legged: the S-92 is typically around 500 nautical miles (mission- and reserves-dependent), and the Bell 525 is in the same general class, often quoted around the mid‑500 nautical mile range depending on configuration. Passenger capacity also differs by use case. The Global 7500 usually carries about 8 to 19 passengers in business layouts, and the Falcon 8X typically about 8 to 16. The S-92 can seat roughly 19 passengers in high-density offshore transport (fewer in VIP), while the Bell 525 is commonly configured around 16 to 20, again varying between corporate and utility layouts.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Bombardier Global 7500 | Dassault Falcon 8X | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 17 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | Global 7500 | 8X | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 7700 | 6450 | 439 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 16 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | — | 36900 | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 14 | 19 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 516 | 516 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $30,650,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 9.50 | $ 7.66 | $ 19.79 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.94 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 4,900 | $ 3,805 | $ 3,068 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 17 | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 16 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 14 | 19 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | Passport | PW307D | CT7-8A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On-Condition | On-Condition | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — | — | 2520 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | — | 760 |
| 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 | 17.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | — | — | 140 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 104 | 86.3 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1695 | 775 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 6.3 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 29.2 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 | — |