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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.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessDassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2232
Min Crew2241
Total Seats1817166
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellDassault FalconGulfstreamPilatus
Aircraft Name525 Relentless8XG700PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)580645075002076
Max Cabin Seats16161910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)6675369006680
Standard Cabin Seats1614126
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HHoneywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516516440
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
Cockpit2322
Min Crew2241
Total Seats1817166
Max Cabin Seats16161910
Standard Cabin Seats1614126
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNoOptionalNo
Jump SeatYesYesNo
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1PW307DPearl 700FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-ConditionOn Condition5000
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines2322
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)6722182503435
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5880.2109.952.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.587.78.25.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.26.255.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.542.756.923
Overall Height (ft)18.1826.125.417.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)86.310355.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.33.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.217
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14019590
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor