Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Sikorsky S 92
The Bell 525 Relentless and Sikorsky S-92 are medium/heavy-class helicopters aimed at offshore, corporate, and utility missions. The Bell 525 is a fly-by-wire helicopter typically configured around 16 passengers, with an approximate range on the order of 500–600 nautical miles depending on fit and reserves. The Sikorsky S-92 is larger and often carries about 19 passengers in offshore seating, with broadly similar range (roughly 500–600 nautical miles), but is optimized for payload and harsh-environment reliability. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility airplane rather than a helicopter. It is commonly configured for 9–14 passengers (often 9 in commuter service), with range roughly 900–1,000 nautical miles, trading speed and comfort for simplicity, short-field capability, and low operating cost. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range business jet, typically carrying about 12–16 passengers in executive layout, with far greater range—about 6,450 nautical miles—designed for intercontinental travel at high speed and altitude.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Dassault Falcon 8X | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 17 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Dassault Falcon | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | 8X | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 6450 | 439 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 16 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | 36900 | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 14 | 19 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Honeywell Primus EASy II | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 516 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $30,650,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 7.66 | $ 19.79 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.64 | $ 0.94 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 3,805 | $ 3,068 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 17 | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 16 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 14 | 19 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Crew Rest | — | No | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 10.2 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 29200 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | PW307D | CT7-8A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On-Condition | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — | 2520 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | 760 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 17 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 6722 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 80.2 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 7.7 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 6.2 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 42.7 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 26.1 | 17.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | — | 140 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 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 | — |