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Bell 525 Relentless vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Bell 525 Relentless and the MD Helicopters 902 Explorer are rotorcraft aimed at point-to-point missions with vertical access, while the Dassault Falcon 8X is a long-range business jet optimized for fast intercity and intercontinental travel; the Enstrom 480B is a lighter utility helicopter typically used for training, patrol, and short-range transport. By range, the Falcon 8X is in a different class, offering roughly 6,400 nautical miles, enabling nonstop transoceanic legs. The Bell 525 typically delivers on the order of the high-400s to around 500 nautical miles, depending on load and reserves, while the MD 902 is generally in the 300–400 nautical mile bracket. The Enstrom 480B is usually shorter-range than the larger twins, commonly around the mid-200 nautical mile range. Passenger capacity similarly separates the jet from the helicopters. The Falcon 8X commonly seats 12–16 passengers in executive layouts. The Bell 525 is typically configured for about 12–16 seats. The MD 902 usually carries about 7–8 occupants total. The Enstrom 480B is typically a 5-seat helicopter including the pilot.

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