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Bell 525 Relentless vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bell 525 Relentless and Sikorsky S-92 are medium/large twin‑engine helicopters optimized for vertical access rather than runway operations. The 525 is positioned as a modern “super‑medium” helicopter with a typical range on the order of about 500–600 nautical miles and usually carries roughly 12–16 passengers depending on layout. The S-92 is a larger, heavy helicopter commonly used for offshore and VIP missions, generally offering similar or somewhat greater practical range (often around 500+ nautical miles) and seating that can vary widely, from VIP interiors to high‑density configurations that can reach around 19 passengers. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet, built for intercontinental missions, with a range around 6,400 nautical miles and typical seating for about 12–16 passengers in executive layouts. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a fast, pressurized twin‑turboprop aircraft in the light business category, with a range roughly around 1,400–1,800 nautical miles and typically seats about 6–9 passengers.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessDassault Falcon 8XPiaggio Avanti EVOSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2212
Total Seats1817821
Flight RulesIFR—IFRIFR
ManufacturerBellDassault FalconPiaggioSikorsky
Aircraft Name525 Relentless8XAvanti EVOS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58064501530439
Max Cabin Seats1616719
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)66753690037757417
Standard Cabin Seats1614619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HHoneywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line 21EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516400155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$ 62,500,000$ 7,695,000 $30,650,000
DOC / nm—$ 7.66—$ 19.79
DOC / nm / Seat—$ 0.64—$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost—$ 3,805—$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit2322
Min Crew2212
Total Seats1817821
Max Cabin Seats1616719
Standard Cabin Seats1614619
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-ChannelYesYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1PW307DPT6A–66BCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuel——JetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition36004000
Horsepower1800—8502520
No. of Engines2321
Fuel Capacity (gal)641——760
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)18.1826.113.117.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5———
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128——140
Wingspan (ft)—86.347.1—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—1695—775
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—6.33.5—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—29.2——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—14035.2—