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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.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessDassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit2232
Min Crew2241
Total Seats1817168
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellDassault FalconGulfstreamPiaggio
Aircraft Name525 Relentless8XG700Avanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)580645075001530
Max Cabin Seats1616197
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)6675369003775
Standard Cabin Seats1614126
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HHoneywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516516400
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
Cockpit2322
Min Crew2241
Total Seats1817168
Max Cabin Seats1616197
Standard Cabin Seats1614126
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Crew RestNoOptional
Jump SeatYesYes
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920024000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39006600
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1PW307DPearl 700PT6A–66B
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-ConditionOn Condition3600
Horsepower1800850
No. of Engines2322
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)672218250
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5880.2109.947.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.587.78.26.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.26.255.8
Cabin Length (ft)15.542.756.914.9
Overall Height (ft)18.1826.125.413.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)86.310347.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.33.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14019535.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor