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Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long-range, large-cabin business jet built for intercontinental travel, offering the greatest range by far (roughly 6,000+ nautical miles) and typically carrying about 8–14 passengers depending on cabin layout. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for regional and remote operations; its range is much shorter (about 900–1,200 nautical miles typical, mission-dependent) but it can carry a comparatively high load for its class, commonly up to 9–14 passengers in commuter configurations. The Bell 525 Relentless is a super‑medium helicopter aimed at offshore, corporate, and public-service missions; it generally sits in the middle on range (around 500–600 nautical miles class) and often carries roughly 12–16 passengers in high-density layouts. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter focused on law enforcement, EMS, and utility work; it has the shortest range of the group (around 300–400 nautical miles) and the smallest capacity, typically about 6–8 passengers.

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