Bell 525 Relentless vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Bell 525 Relentless and the MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer are twin‑engine helicopters, while the Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, three‑engine business jet designed for intercontinental travel. In range, the Falcon 8X is in a different class, typically capable of roughly 6,000+ nautical miles, enabling nonstop flights such as North America to Europe or deep transoceanic routes. The Bell 525 is a long‑range helicopter by rotorcraft standards, generally around the 500–600 nautical mile range depending on load and reserves, suited to offshore, corporate, and utility missions where vertical lift matters. The MD 902 Explorer is more of a short‑to‑medium range helicopter, often around 300–400 nautical miles, optimized for roles like EMS, law enforcement, and short corporate hops. For passenger capacity, the Falcon 8X commonly seats about 12–16 passengers in executive configurations. The Bell 525 typically carries around 12–16 depending on layout. The MD 902 usually accommodates about 7–8 passengers (or mission equipment in place of seats).