Bell 525 Relentless vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189
The Bell 525 Relentless and Leonardo AW189 are helicopters, while the Dassault Falcon 8X and Gulfstream G700 are long-range business jets, so they serve different mission profiles. In category and typical use, the 525 and AW189 focus on point-to-point access with vertical lift, often for offshore, corporate shuttle, and utility roles; the 8X and G700 are intercontinental executive transports optimized for speed, altitude, and cabin comfort. On range, the Falcon 8X and Gulfstream G700 lead by a wide margin, with typical published ranges around 6,400 nautical miles for the 8X and about 7,500 nautical miles for the G700, enabling nonstop long-haul city pairs. The Bell 525 and AW189 are far shorter-range aircraft, generally in the few-hundred–nautical-mile class depending on payload and reserves, suited to regional legs rather than transoceanic travel. Passenger capacity also differs: the 8X typically seats roughly 12–16 in executive layouts, and the G700 commonly around 13–19. The Bell 525 is usually configured around the mid-teens, while the AW189 is commonly about 16–19, with layouts varying by mission.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Dassault Falcon 8X | Gulfstream G700 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 17 | 16 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | 8X | G700 | AW189 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 6450 | 7500 | 651 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | 36900 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 14 | 12 | 19 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 516 | 516 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $78,000,000 | $2,413,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 7.66 | — | $ 15.57 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.64 | — | $ 0.74 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 3,805 | — | $ 2,413 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 17 | 16 | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 14 | 12 | 19 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | — |
| Crew Rest | — | No | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 10.2 | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 29200 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | — | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | PW307D | Pearl 700 | CT7-2E1 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On-Condition | On Condition | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — | — | 1983 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 17 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 6722 | 18250 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 80.2 | 109.9 | 57.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 7.7 | 8.2 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 6.2 | 6.25 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 42.7 | 56.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 26.1 | 25.4 | 16.6 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | — | 48 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | — | — | 85 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 86.3 | 103 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1695 | — | 395 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 29.2 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | 195 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor | — |