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).
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Dassault Falcon 8X | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 17 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Dassault Falcon | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | 8X | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 6450 | 2076 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 16 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | 36900 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 14 | 6 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 516 | 440 |
| 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 | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 17 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 16 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 14 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | No | No |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | No |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 10.2 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 29200 | 23500 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | PW307D | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 17 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 6722 | 3435 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 80.2 | 52.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 7.7 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 6.2 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 42.7 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 26.1 | 17.4 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | — | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 86.3 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1695 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 29.2 | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | 90 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor |