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Bell 525 Relentless vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bell 525 Relentless is in a different category from the others: it is a super‑medium twin‑engine helicopter optimized for point‑to‑point access, offshore and corporate missions. Its practical range is roughly in the 500–600 nautical mile class with typical reserves, and passenger capacity is generally around 12–16 depending on interior and mission equipment. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental flying. It offers about 6,450 nautical miles of range and typically carries 12–16 passengers in executive layouts (with higher maximum seating possible). The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long‑range large‑cabin business jet positioned below the 8X for range, at about 3,900 nautical miles, and commonly seats 13–14 passengers in corporate configuration. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet with unusual versatility, including operation from shorter and semi‑prepared runways. Its range is about 2,000 nautical miles (varies with load), and typical passenger capacity is around 6–10 in executive seating (with a higher maximum depending on certification and layout).

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