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Bell 525 Relentless vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bell 525 Relentless and the MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer are helicopters, while the Dassault Falcon 8X and Pilatus PC-24 are business jets, so their range and capacity reflect very different mission profiles. The Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin intercontinental jet, typically carrying about 12–16 passengers with an advertised range around 6,450 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC-24 is a smaller “super versatile” light jet aimed at shorter missions and rougher-field flexibility, typically seating about 6–10 passengers with range roughly around 2,000 nautical miles (depending on load and reserves). Among the helicopters, the Bell 525 is a modern, higher-capability super‑medium class rotorcraft often configured for about 12–16 passengers, with a range roughly in the 500–600 nautical mile class. The MD 902 Explorer is a lighter utility helicopter commonly configured for about 7–10 occupants including crew, with range typically around 300–400 nautical miles. Overall, the jets dominate in range, while the helicopters trade endurance for vertical access and point-to-point flexibility.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessDassault Falcon 8XPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats18176
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellDassault FalconPilatus
Aircraft Name525 Relentless8XPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58064502076
Max Cabin Seats161610
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)6675369006680
Standard Cabin Seats16146
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HHoneywell Primus EASy IIPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$ 62,500,000$11,800,000
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 3.71
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.62
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 1,619
Cabin
Cockpit232
Min Crew221
Total Seats18176
Max Cabin Seats161610
Standard Cabin Seats16146
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / 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
ModelCT7-2F1PW307DFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition5000
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines232
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)67223435
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5880.252.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.587.75.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.25.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.542.723
Overall Height (ft)18.1826.117.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)86.355.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.33.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.217
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14090
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor