Bell 525 Relentless vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo
The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire, twin‑engine helicopter rather than a fixed‑wing business jet, so it fits best in the vertical-lift category for point-to-point access. Its range is roughly in the 500–600 nautical mile class and typical passenger capacity is around 16–19 (configuration dependent), often emphasizing cabin volume and access over speed. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range tri‑jet business jet, designed for intercontinental missions with a range around 6,450 nautical miles and typically seats about 12–16 passengers in executive layouts. The Gulfstream G700 is a flagship large‑cabin ultra‑long‑range business jet, generally offering the longest range of this group at about 7,500 nautical miles and usually accommodating roughly 12–19 passengers, with strong emphasis on spacious multi‑zone cabins. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed turboprop in the light-to-midsize category, with a range around 1,700–1,800 nautical miles and seating typically 6–8 passengers, trading global reach for efficiency and access to shorter runways.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Dassault Falcon 8X | Gulfstream G700 | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 17 | 16 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | 8X | G700 | Avanti EVO |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 6450 | 7500 | 1530 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 16 | 19 | 7 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | 36900 | — | 3775 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 14 | 12 | 6 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 516 | 516 | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $78,000,000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 7.66 | — | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.64 | — | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 3,805 | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 17 | 16 | 8 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 16 | 19 | 7 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 14 | 12 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | No |
| Crew Rest | — | No | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 10.2 | — | 9 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — | No |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 29200 | — | 24000 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | — | 6600 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | PW307D | Pearl 700 | PT6A–66B |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On-Condition | On Condition | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — | — | 850 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 17 | — | ISA + 28 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 6722 | 18250 | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | 100 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 80.2 | 109.9 | 47.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 7.7 | 8.2 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 6.2 | 6.25 | 5.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 42.7 | 56.9 | 14.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 26.1 | 25.4 | 13.1 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | — | — | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 86.3 | 103 | 47.1 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1695 | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | — | 3.5 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 29.2 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | 195 | 35.2 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor | — |