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Bell 525 Relentless vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700

The Bell 525 Relentless and Enstrom 480B are helicopters, while the Dassault Falcon 8X and Gulfstream G700 are long-range business jets. In category, the Bell 525 is a modern super-medium helicopter aimed at corporate and offshore missions, whereas the Enstrom 480B is a light single-engine piston helicopter typically used for training, utility, and personal transport. The Falcon 8X is a large-cabin trijet designed for intercontinental business travel, and the G700 is an ultra-long-range, ultra-large-cabin flagship business jet. For range, the Enstrom 480B is shortest at roughly 300–400 nautical miles. The Bell 525 is typically around 500–600 nautical miles depending on configuration. The Falcon 8X reaches about 6,450 nautical miles, suitable for long nonstop city pairs. The Gulfstream G700 goes farther at about 7,500 nautical miles. Passenger capacity also separates them: Enstrom 480B generally carries 4 people. Bell 525 typically carries around 12–16. Falcon 8X commonly seats about 12–16. Gulfstream G700 typically seats 13–19, with high-density layouts accommodating more.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessDassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit223
Min Crew224
Total Seats181716
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft Name525 Relentless8XG700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)58064507500
Max Cabin Seats161619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)667536900
Standard Cabin Seats161412
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HHoneywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$ 62,500,000$78,000,000
DOC / nm$ 7.66
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805
Cabin
Cockpit232
Min Crew224
Total Seats181716
Max Cabin Seats161619
Standard Cabin Seats161412
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNoOptional
Jump SeatYesYes
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYes
ModelCT7-2F1PW307DPearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-ConditionOn Condition
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines232
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)672218250
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5880.2109.9
Cabin Width (ft)7.587.78.2
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.26.25
Cabin Length (ft)15.542.756.9
Overall Height (ft)18.1826.125.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)86.3103
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140195
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor