Bell 525 Relentless vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Leonardo Aw189

The Bell 525 Relentless and Leonardo AW189 are twin‑engine helicopters, while the Dassault Falcon 8X and Embraer Legacy 650E are long‑range business jets. In range, the Falcon 8X leads by a wide margin, designed for true intercontinental missions (roughly 6,000+ nautical miles), whereas the Legacy 650E is a long‑range large‑cabin jet suited to transoceanic and continental flying (about 3,900–4,000 nautical miles). The helicopters are shorter‑range by comparison: the AW189 is typically in the ~450–500 nautical mile class depending on fit and reserves, and the Bell 525 is generally in the ~500–600 nautical mile class, also mission‑dependent. Passenger capacity also separates the categories: the Falcon 8X typically seats around 12–16 in executive layout, and the Legacy 650E commonly accommodates about 13. The AW189 usually carries around 16–19 passengers in high‑density configurations (fewer in VIP/offshore layouts), while the Bell 525 is generally around 16–18. Overall, the jets prioritize speed and range; the helicopters prioritize vertical access and short‑to‑medium mission flexibility.