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Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Airbus Acj320 Neo vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Boeing Bbj Max 8 vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Gulfstream G800 1

The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty and Airbus ACJ320neo are VVIP airliner-derived jets: both offer large cabins and airline-like comfort, with the ACJ320neo generally providing longer range than the TwoTwenty. Passenger capacity in typical executive layouts is roughly in the mid-teens to a few dozen, but they can be configured for more if desired. The Boeing BBJ 737 MAX is similar in category to the ACJ320neo as a large-cabin, narrowbody VVIP jet, with comparable “large-group” capacity and long-haul range in executive configuration. The Bombardier Global 8000 and Gulfstream G800 are purpose-built ultra-long-range business jets, optimized for fewer passengers in higher luxury, typically around 8–19, while delivering the longest nonstop ranges of this group (roughly 8,000 nautical miles class). Between them, the G800 and Global 8000 compete closely on range, with cabin philosophies differing more than mission capability. The Bell 525 Relentless is the outlier: a long-range helicopter for short-to-medium missions, carrying far fewer passengers (typically under 20, often 8–16) and offering range measured in hundreds of nautical miles rather than thousands.

SpecAirbus ACJ320 NeoAirbus ACJ TwoTwentyBell 525 RelentlessBoeing BBJ 737 MAXBombardier Global 8000Gulfstream G800
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 14.74$ 15.74$ 9.50
Min Crew4 2244
Total Seats121618121915
ManufacturerAirbusAirbusBellBoeingBombardierGulfstream
Aircraft NameACJ320ACJ TwoTwenty525 RelentlessBBJ MAX 8Global 8000G750
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6750565058065558000
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.84$ 1.97$ 0.79
Max Cabin Seats3518163519
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)32500667571700
Standard Cabin Seats816812
Direct Operating Cost$ 6,926$ 7,396$ 4,900
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesThalesGarmin G5000HHoneywellEnhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470470160470626.7982
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$96,000,000$80,000,000$15,000,000$99,000,000$78,000,00071500000
Aircraft TypeBusiness JetBusiness Jet
Flight RulesIFR
Max Passengers19
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew4244
Total Seats10181019
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats35163519
Standard Cabin Seats816812
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)2,900
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelCFM LEAP-1A27CT7-2F1LEAP-1BPassport
TBO (hrs)On-Condition4000On-ConditionOn-Condition
Thrust (lbs)270002800018920
No. of Engines2222
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower1800
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)11161.58129.7111
Wingspan (ft)117.5117.9104
Cabin Width (ft)12.17.5811.68
Cabin Height (ft)7.44.57.16.2
Cabin Length (ft)78.815.598.454.5
Overall Height (ft)38.5818.1840.327
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)6710
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)9431281200
Width (ft)25.77
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)91.9