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Bell 525 Relentless vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bell 525 Relentless and Sikorsky S-92 are helicopters, while the Dassault Falcon 8X and Pilatus PC-24 are fixed-wing business jets. In category and mission, the Falcon 8X is a long-range, large-cabin intercontinental business jet optimized for high-speed point-to-point travel, whereas the PC-24 is a light-to-midsize “super versatile” jet designed for shorter ranges and the ability to use shorter or less-improved runways. The Bell 525 is a modern super-medium helicopter aimed at offshore, corporate, and utility roles with a balance of speed and cabin comfort, while the S-92 is a larger heavy helicopter commonly used for offshore transport and search-and-rescue, emphasizing payload and robustness. On range, the Falcon 8X leads by a wide margin at roughly 6,450 nm. The PC-24 is mid-pack at about 2,000 nm. The helicopters are shorter-range, with the Bell 525 around 560 nm and the S-92 roughly 540 nm (configuration-dependent). For passenger capacity, the Falcon 8X typically seats about 12–16, the PC-24 about 6–10, the Bell 525 about 16–20, and the S-92 about 19 (often more in high-density layouts).

SpecBell 525 RelentlessDassault Falcon 8XPilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2212
Total Seats1817621
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellDassault FalconPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft Name525 Relentless8XPC-24S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58064502076439
Max Cabin Seats16161019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)66753690066807417
Standard Cabin Seats1614619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HHoneywell Primus EASy IIPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$ 62,500,000$11,800,000 $30,650,000
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 3.71$ 19.79
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.62$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 1,619$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit2322
Min Crew2212
Total Seats1817621
Max Cabin Seats16161019
Standard Cabin Seats1614619
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-ChannelYesYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1PW307DFJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition50004000
Horsepower18002520
No. of Engines2321
Fuel Capacity (gal)641760
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)18.1826.117.417.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128140
Wingspan (ft)86.355.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695775
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.33.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.217
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14090
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor