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Bell 525 Relentless vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bell 525 Relentless and Sikorsky S-92 are large twin‑engine helicopters, while the Dassault Falcon 8X and Embraer Legacy 650E are long‑range business jets. In range, the Falcon 8X is the clear leader, typically capable of intercontinental missions (roughly around 6,000+ nautical miles), whereas the Legacy 650E is a long‑range jet but shorter-legged (about 3,900 nautical miles class). The helicopters are designed for regional/utility or offshore missions rather than transoceanic travel; the Bell 525 is generally in the mid‑400 to ~500 nautical mile class depending on reserves and payload, while the S-92 is commonly in a similar several-hundred‑nautical‑mile bracket, often optimized for offshore legs. For passenger capacity, the jets usually seat more in executive layouts: the Falcon 8X is commonly configured for about 12–16 passengers, and the Legacy 650E about 13–14. The helicopters can be configured either for VIP or transport; the Bell 525 is often around 12–16 seats depending on layout, and the S-92 can carry more in transport configurations (often 19 passengers) but fewer in VIP fit-outs.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessDassault Falcon 8XSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew222
Total Seats181721
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellDassault FalconSikorsky
Aircraft Name525 Relentless8XS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5806450439
Max Cabin Seats161619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)6675369007417
Standard Cabin Seats161419
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HHoneywell Primus EASy IIEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516155
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
Cockpit232
Min Crew222
Total Seats181721
Max Cabin Seats161619
Standard Cabin Seats161419
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-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1PW307DCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition4000
Horsepower18002520
No. of Engines231
Fuel Capacity (gal)641760
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)18.1826.117.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128140
Wingspan (ft)86.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695775
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140