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.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ320 Neo | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Bell 525 Relentless | Boeing BBJ 737 MAX | Bombardier Global 8000 | Gulfstream G800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 14.74 | — | — | $ 15.74 | $ 9.50 | — |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | — |
| Total Seats | 12 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 19 | 15 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Airbus | Bell | Boeing | Bombardier | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ320 | ACJ TwoTwenty | 525 Relentless | BBJ MAX 8 | Global 8000 | G750 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 6750 | 5650 | 580 | 6555 | 8000 | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.84 | — | — | $ 1.97 | $ 0.79 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 18 | 16 | 35 | 19 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 32500 | — | 6675 | 71700 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | — | 16 | 8 | 12 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 6,926 | — | — | $ 7,396 | $ 4,900 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Thales | Garmin G5000H | Honeywell | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems | — |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 470 | 160 | 470 | 626.7 | 982 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $96,000,000 | $80,000,000 | $15,000,000 | $99,000,000 | $78,000,000 | 71500000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — | — | Business Jet | — |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR | — | — | — |
| Max Passengers | — | — | — | — | 19 | — |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Min Crew | 4 | — | 2 | 4 | 4 | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | — | 18 | 10 | 19 | — |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | Green Interior | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | — | 16 | 35 | 19 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | — | 16 | 8 | 12 | — |
| 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 | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | CFM LEAP-1A27 | — | CT7-2F1 | LEAP-1B | Passport | — |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | — | 4000 | On-Condition | On-Condition | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 27000 | — | — | 28000 | 18920 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel | — | — | — |
| Horsepower | — | — | 1800 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 641 | — | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | — | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 111 | — | 61.58 | 129.7 | 111 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.5 | — | — | 117.9 | 104 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 12.1 | — | 7.58 | 11.6 | 8 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.4 | — | 4.5 | 7.1 | 6.2 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 78.8 | — | 15.5 | 98.4 | 54.5 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 38.58 | — | 18.18 | 40.3 | 27 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 6710 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 943 | — | 128 | 1200 | — | — |
| 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 | — | — |