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Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Dassault Falcon 8x

The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire, twin‑engine helicopter suited to vertical-lift missions where runways are unavailable; it typically carries around 12–16 passengers in an offshore-style configuration and offers a practical range on the order of roughly 500–600 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility airplane optimized for short, unimproved runways and rugged regional service; it commonly seats about 9–14 passengers (often 9 in commuter layouts) and can reach roughly 900–1,000 nautical miles with typical loads. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, tri‑jet business aircraft designed for high-speed intercontinental travel; it usually accommodates about 12–16 passengers in executive cabins and has a published range around 6,450 nautical miles, enabling nonstop city pairs far beyond the other two. In short, the 525 prioritizes access and hovering, the Caravan prioritizes simplicity and short-field utility, and the Falcon 8X prioritizes speed, comfort, and very long range.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessDassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew22
Total Seats1817
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellDassault Falcon
Aircraft Name525 Relentless8X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5806450
Max Cabin Seats1616
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)667536900
Standard Cabin Seats1614
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HHoneywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$ 62,500,000
DOC / nm$ 7.66
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805
Cabin
Cockpit23
Min Crew22
Total Seats1817
Max Cabin Seats1616
Standard Cabin Seats1614
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYes
ModelCT7-2F1PW307D
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines23
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)6722
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5880.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.587.7
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.2
Cabin Length (ft)15.542.7
Overall Height (ft)18.1826.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)86.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140