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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.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 7500Dassault Falcon 8XSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2222
Total Seats18141721
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellBombardierDassault FalconSikorsky
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessGlobal 75008XS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58077006450439
Max Cabin Seats16191619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)6675369007417
Standard Cabin Seats16121419
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516516155
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 TypeBusiness Jet
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.64$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 3,805$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit2232
Min Crew2222
Total Seats18141721
Max Cabin Seats16191619
Standard Cabin Seats16121419
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesYes
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45003900
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1PassportPW307DCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-ConditionOn-Condition4000
Horsepower18002520
No. of Engines2231
Fuel Capacity (gal)641760
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)189206722
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5811180.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.5887.7
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)15.554.542.7
Overall Height (ft)18.182726.117.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128140
Wingspan (ft)10486.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695775
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140