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Bell 525 Relentless vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700 vs Robinson R66

The Bell 525 Relentless and Robinson R66 are helicopters, while the Dassault Falcon 8X and Gulfstream G700 are long‑range business jets. In category terms, the Bell 525 is a modern super‑medium/large civilian helicopter aimed at offshore and corporate missions; the Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter focused on shorter, lower‑cost utility and private flying. The Falcon 8X and G700 sit in the ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin jet class, built for intercontinental travel at high cruise speeds and altitudes. For range, the Falcon 8X and G700 are the clear leaders, typically capable of roughly 6,000–7,500+ nautical miles depending on configuration and mission, enabling nonstop city pairs across oceans. The Bell 525 is far shorter‑legged by comparison, generally in the several‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class, optimized for regional legs with reserves. The Robinson R66 has the shortest practical mission profile, generally a few hundred nautical miles. Passenger capacity follows a similar pattern: the G700 typically carries the most (often around 13–19), the Falcon 8X slightly fewer (commonly around 12–16), the Bell 525 around 10–16 depending on layout, and the R66 about 4 passengers plus a pilot.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessDassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit223
Min Crew224
Total Seats181716
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft Name525 Relentless8XG700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)58064507500
Max Cabin Seats161619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)667536900
Standard Cabin Seats161412
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HHoneywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$ 62,500,000$78,000,000
DOC / nm$ 7.66
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805
Cabin
Cockpit232
Min Crew224
Total Seats181716
Max Cabin Seats161619
Standard Cabin Seats161412
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNoOptional
Jump SeatYesYes
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYes
ModelCT7-2F1PW307DPearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-ConditionOn Condition
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines232
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)672218250
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5880.2109.9
Cabin Width (ft)7.587.78.2
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.26.25
Cabin Length (ft)15.542.756.9
Overall Height (ft)18.1826.125.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)86.3103
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140195
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor