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Bell 525 Relentless vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Robinson R66

The Bell 525 Relentless and Robinson R66 are helicopters, while the Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range business jet, so they serve different mission profiles. The Falcon 8X is in the large-cabin ultra‑long‑range jet category, optimized for fast intercity and intercontinental travel; it typically flies roughly 6,000+ nautical miles and carries about 12–16 passengers in executive layouts (with higher maximums depending on configuration). The Bell 525 is a super‑medium helicopter aimed at offshore, corporate, and utility roles, offering far greater landing flexibility than a jet; its range is around the 500–600 nautical mile class and it generally accommodates up to about 16–20 occupants depending on seating and mission fit. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter intended for shorter missions and lower operating cost; its range is roughly a few hundred nautical miles and it typically carries 4 passengers plus 1 pilot (about 5 seats total). Overall, the Falcon 8X leads on range and cruise speed, the Bell 525 on helicopter capacity and capability, and the R66 on simplicity and short‑range access.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessDassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew22
Total Seats1817
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellDassault Falcon
Aircraft Name525 Relentless8X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5806450
Max Cabin Seats1616
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)667536900
Standard Cabin Seats1614
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HHoneywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$ 62,500,000
DOC / nm$ 7.66
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805
Cabin
Cockpit23
Min Crew22
Total Seats1817
Max Cabin Seats1616
Standard Cabin Seats1614
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYes
ModelCT7-2F1PW307D
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines23
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)6722
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5880.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.587.7
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.2
Cabin Length (ft)15.542.7
Overall Height (ft)18.1826.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)86.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140