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Bell 525 Relentless vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Robinson R66

The Bell 525 Relentless and Robinson R66 are helicopters, while the Dassault Falcon 8X and Piaggio Avanti EVO are fixed‑wing aircraft; this drives the biggest differences in range, speed, and cabin space. The Falcon 8X is a long‑range large‑cabin business jet, typically carrying about 12–16 passengers (with higher-density configurations possible) and offering roughly 6,000+ nautical miles of range, making it best for intercontinental missions. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed twin‑turboprop aimed at regional flying, usually seating about 6–9 passengers with a range around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles. The Bell 525 is a super‑medium helicopter focused on offshore, corporate, and utility roles, commonly configured for around 12–16 passengers with a range roughly in the 500–600 nautical mile class depending on reserves and fit. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine helicopter, typically carrying 4 passengers plus a pilot, with an approximate range around 300–350 nautical miles, favoring short trips, training, and local utility work.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessDassault Falcon 8XPiaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats18178
Flight RulesIFR—IFR
ManufacturerBellDassault FalconPiaggio
Aircraft Name525 Relentless8XAvanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58064501530
Max Cabin Seats16167
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)6675369003775
Standard Cabin Seats16146
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HHoneywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$ 62,500,000$ 7,695,000
DOC / nm—$ 7.66—
DOC / nm / Seat—$ 0.64—
Direct Operating Cost—$ 3,805—
Cabin
Cockpit232
Min Crew221
Total Seats18178
Max Cabin Seats16167
Standard Cabin Seats16146
Lavatory—2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Crew Rest—No—
Jump Seat—Yes—
Galley Location—FWD—
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)—10.29
Galley / Refreshment—GalleyNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—2920024000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—39006600
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1PW307DPT6A–66B
Fuel TypeJetFuel——
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition3600
Horsepower1800—850
No. of Engines232
Fuel Capacity (gal)641——
Flat Rating—ISA + 17ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)—6722—
Fuel Burn (gph)——100
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77——
Length (ft)61.5880.247.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.587.76.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.25.8
Cabin Length (ft)15.542.714.9
Overall Height (ft)18.1826.113.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5——
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128——
Wingspan (ft)—86.347.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—1695—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—6.33.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—29.2—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—14035.2