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Bell 525 Relentless vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Robinson R66

The Bell 525 Relentless and Robinson R66 are helicopters, while the Dassault Falcon 8X and Pilatus PC-24 are fixed‑wing jets, so their capabilities diverge sharply. The Falcon 8X is a long‑range heavy business jet designed for intercontinental travel, with roughly 6,400 nm range and typically 12–16 passengers (with higher-density layouts possible). The Pilatus PC‑24 is a “super versatile jet” aimed at shorter missions and rougher or smaller runways, offering about 2,000 nm range and usually 6–10 passengers. The Bell 525 is a modern super‑medium helicopter optimized for point‑to‑point access and vertical lift rather than long distances, with roughly 500–600 nm range and commonly around 12–16 passengers depending on configuration. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑turbine helicopter for shorter hops and utility missions, with about 300–350 nm range and up to 5 seats including the pilot. Overall, Falcon 8X leads on range and cruise efficiency, PC‑24 balances jet speed with access, and the helicopters trade range for vertical landing 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