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Bell 525 Relentless vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b vs Piper M600 Sls

The Bell 525 Relentless and Enstrom 480B are helicopters, while the Dassault Falcon 8X and Piper M600 SLS are fixed‑wing airplanes. The Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range business jet built for intercontinental missions, offering roughly 6,400 nautical miles of range and typically carrying 12–16 passengers depending on cabin layout. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop aimed at owner‑pilots and short-to-mid regional trips, with about 1,600–1,700 nautical miles of range and seating for up to 6. The Bell 525 is a large, fly‑by‑wire super‑medium helicopter optimized for offshore, corporate, and utility roles, with roughly 500–560 nautical miles of range and typically 12–16 seats in high‑density configurations (fewer in VIP layouts). The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine helicopter suited to training, patrol, and utility work, with roughly 280–350 nautical miles of range and usually 4–5 seats including the pilot.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessDassault Falcon 8XPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats18176
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellDassault FalconPiper
Aircraft Name525 Relentless8XM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58064501406
Max Cabin Seats1616
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)6675369002200
Standard Cabin Seats16144
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HHoneywell Primus EASy IIGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$ 62,500,000$3,081,400
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 2.19
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.55
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 603
Cabin
Cockpit232
Min Crew221
Total Seats18175
Max Cabin Seats1616
Standard Cabin Seats16144
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWDMID
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.25.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39008644
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesNo
ModelCT7-2F1PW307DPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition3600
Horsepower1800600
No. of Engines231
Fuel Capacity (gal)641260
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)6722
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5880.229.7
Cabin Width (ft)7.587.74.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.24
Cabin Length (ft)15.542.712.3
Overall Height (ft)18.1826.111.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)86.343.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695165
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14020