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Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire, super‑medium helicopter aimed at offshore and executive transport. It typically carries around 16–19 passengers depending on layout, with a range on the order of roughly 550–600 nautical miles, trading speed and weather flexibility (VTOL access) for shorter legs than jets. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for rugged, short-field regional work. It commonly seats about 9–14 passengers, with range generally around 900–1,000 nautical miles, prioritizing simplicity, payload, and unimproved-strip capability over high cruise speed. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet for intercontinental missions. It typically carries about 12–16 passengers in executive configurations, with a published range around 6,450 nautical miles, offering the greatest range and cruise performance of the group. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet designed for versatility and shorter runways. It usually seats about 6–10 passengers (higher-density options exist), with range roughly 2,000 nautical miles, sitting between the Caravan and Falcon for range while emphasizing access to smaller airports.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessDassault Falcon 8XPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats18176
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellDassault FalconPilatus
Aircraft Name525 Relentless8XPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58064502076
Max Cabin Seats161610
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)6675369006680
Standard Cabin Seats16146
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HHoneywell Primus EASy IIPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$ 62,500,000$11,800,000
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 3.71
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.62
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 1,619
Cabin
Cockpit232
Min Crew221
Total Seats18176
Max Cabin Seats161610
Standard Cabin Seats16146
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1PW307DFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition5000
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines232
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)67223435
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5880.252.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.587.75.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.25.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.542.723
Overall Height (ft)18.1826.117.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)86.355.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.33.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.217
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14090
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor