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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Bombardier Global 7500

The Airbus H225 and Bell 525 Relentless are large twin‑engine helicopters optimized for vertical lift missions; the H225 typically offers longer legs for offshore work at roughly 450–500 nautical miles, while the Bell 525 is in a similar class at about 500–600 nautical miles depending on payload. Passenger capacity is usually in the mid‑teens for both, often around 16–19 seats in transport layouts, with VIP fits reducing that. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 and Bombardier Global 7500 are long‑range business jets, but in different categories. The BBJ MAX 9 is a VIP airliner with a very large cabin and high headcount potential; range is commonly quoted around 6,200 nautical miles, and typical executive configurations carry a few dozen passengers, though it can be arranged for more. The Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range purpose‑built business jet with about 7,700 nautical miles of range and a typical capacity around 14–19 passengers. Overall, helicopters trade range and speed for VTOL access, while the jets deliver intercontinental range, higher cruise speed, and greater cabin comfort.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bell 525 RelentlessBoeing BBJ MAX 9Bombardier Global 7500
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87—$ 15.74$ 9.50
Min Crew2242
Total Seats21181214
Flight RulesIFRIFR——
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellBoeingBombardier
Aircraft NameH225525 RelentlessBBJ MAX 9Global 7500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45458063767700
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99—$ 1.97$ 0.79
Max Cabin Seats28163519
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)11929667577120—
Standard Cabin Seats1916812
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963—$ 7,396$ 4,900
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000HHoneywellBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142160470516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,000,000$107,700,000$75,000,000
Aircraft Type———Business Jet
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2242
Total Seats21181014
Max Cabin Seats28163519
Standard Cabin Seats1916812
Configuration——Green Interior—
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)———4500
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-2F1LEAP-1BPassport
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel——
TBO (hrs)35004000On-ConditionOn-Condition
Horsepower21001800——
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684641——
Flat Rating——ISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)——2800018920
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.461.58138.4111
Overall Height (ft)16.318.1840.327
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.254.5——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547———
Width (ft)—25.77——
Cabin Width (ft)—7.5811.68
Cabin Height (ft)—4.57.16.2
Cabin Length (ft)—15.5107.254.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—1281485—
Wingspan (ft)——117.9104
Aisle Step (ft)——Flat Floor—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——10.7—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)——100.6—