Bell 525 Relentless vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700 vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire, super‑medium helicopter aimed at point-to-point access and offshore/utility missions rather than long-range intercity travel. Its practical range is roughly in the 500–600 nautical mile class, with typical seating around 12–16 passengers depending on configuration. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet optimized for flexibility, including operations from shorter or semi‑prepared runways. It generally carries about 6–10 passengers in executive layouts, with range around 2,000 nautical miles, making it well suited to regional and some transcontinental missions with a stop. Dassault’s Falcon 8X is a long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental routes. It typically seats about 12–16 passengers and offers approximately 6,450 nautical miles of range. The Gulfstream G700 sits at the top end as an ultra‑long‑range, large‑cabin flagship, usually configured for about 13–19 passengers, with range around 7,500 nautical miles, favoring the longest nonstop city pairs and maximum cabin space.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Dassault Falcon 8X | Gulfstream G700 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 17 | 16 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | 8X | G700 | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 6450 | 7500 | 2076 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 16 | 19 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | 36900 | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 14 | 12 | 6 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 516 | 516 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $78,000,000 | $11,800,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 7.66 | — | $ 3.71 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.64 | — | $ 0.62 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 3,805 | — | $ 1,619 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 17 | 16 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 16 | 19 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 14 | 12 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | No | Optional | No |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes | No |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 10.2 | — | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — | Optional Refreshment Center |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 29200 | — | 23500 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | PW307D | Pearl 700 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On-Condition | On Condition | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 17 | — | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 6722 | 18250 | 3435 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 80.2 | 109.9 | 52.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 7.7 | 8.2 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 6.2 | 6.25 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 42.7 | 56.9 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 26.1 | 25.4 | 17.4 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | — | — | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 86.3 | 103 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1695 | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | — | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 29.2 | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | 195 | 90 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |