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Bell 525 Relentless vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Bell 525 Relentless and the MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer are helicopters, while the Dassault Falcon 8X and Embraer Legacy 650E are long-range business jets, so their performance envelopes differ sharply. In category, the Falcon 8X and Legacy 650E are large-cabin corporate jets intended for high-altitude, high-speed intercontinental travel; the Falcon 8X sits at the top end with ultra-long-range capability, while the Legacy 650E is a heavy jet optimized for long missions but typically shorter than the 8X. The Bell 525 is a super-midsize/heavy-class helicopter aimed at offshore, corporate, and utility missions; the MD 902 is a light twin, valued for urban/public-safety and short-hop executive use. On range, the Falcon 8X is longest at roughly 6,450 nm; the Legacy 650E follows around 3,900 nm. Helicopter ranges are far shorter: the Bell 525 is roughly in the 500–600 nm class, and the MD 902 is typically around 300–400 nm. Passenger capacity generally runs highest in the large jets (often about 12–16+ depending on layout), with the Legacy 650E commonly around 13, the Falcon 8X often 12–16, the Bell 525 around 16–19 seats in high-density configurations, and the MD 902 typically about 7–8.

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