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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)32500—667571700——
Standard Cabin Seats8—16812—
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 Type—Business Jet——Business Jet—
Flight Rules——IFR———
Max Passengers————19—
Cabin
Cockpit2—222—
Min Crew4—244—
Total Seats10—181019—
ConfigurationGreen Interior——Green Interior——
Max Cabin Seats35—163519—
Standard Cabin Seats8—16812—
Cabin Pressure (psi)———9——
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)———24000——
Lavatory————2 Enclosed Flushing—
Crew Rest————Yes—
Jump Seat————Yes—
Galley Location————FWD—
Lavatory Location————FWD / AFT—
Galley / Refreshment————Galley—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)————2,900—
Engine
FADECYes—Dual-ChannelYesYes—
ModelCFM LEAP-1A27—CT7-2F1LEAP-1BPassport—
TBO (hrs)On-Condition—4000On-ConditionOn-Condition—
Thrust (lbs)27000——2800018920—
No. of Engines2—222—
Fuel Type——JetFuel———
Horsepower——1800———
Fuel Capacity (gal)——641———
Flat Rating———ISA + 15ISA + 15—
Dimensions
Length (ft)111—61.58129.7111—
Wingspan (ft)117.5——117.9104—
Cabin Width (ft)12.1—7.5811.68—
Cabin Height (ft)7.4—4.57.16.2—
Cabin Length (ft)78.8—15.598.454.5—
Overall Height (ft)38.58—18.1840.327—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)6710—————
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)943—1281200——
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——