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Bell 525 Relentless vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire, twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore, corporate, and government missions where vertical access matters more than speed. It typically carries around 16 passengers in a high-density layout (often fewer in executive configurations) and offers long helicopter legs on the order of roughly 500–600 nautical miles, making it strong for point-to-point travel into sites without runways. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet optimized for intercontinental travel. It generally seats about 12–16 passengers in executive layouts and delivers the greatest range of the three at roughly 6,450 nautical miles, pairing high cruise speed with a spacious cabin for long flights. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet positioned as a versatile “super versatile jet,” notable for operating from shorter and semi‑prepared runways. It typically carries about 6–10 passengers in executive use and has a mid‑range capability of roughly 2,000 nautical miles, trading cabin size and range for access and operational 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