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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 and Bell 525 Relentless are both large civil helicopters, best compared for vertical-lift missions rather than point‑to‑point jet travel. The H225 is typically used for offshore transport, SAR, and utility work; it generally offers longer endurance and higher payload capability in many configurations, with passenger seating commonly in the mid‑teens to around 20 depending on layout. The Bell 525 is a newer super‑medium class design aimed at similar missions, also typically configured for roughly 12–20 passengers, with range and speed competitive for offshore operations but generally in the same broad bracket as other super‑medium/large helicopters. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range VIP airliner-class business jet based on the 737 MAX 9, optimized for intercontinental missions with far greater range than helicopters and a cabin that can be configured from VIP layouts for a few dozen to higher-density arrangements. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet designed for short/medium-range travel, usually carrying about 6–10 passengers, with substantially less range and cabin volume than the BBJ MAX 9 but more flexibility and smaller-airport access.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bell 525 RelentlessBoeing BBJ MAX 9Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74$ 3.71
Min Crew2241
Total Seats2118126
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellBoeingPilatus
Aircraft NameH225525 RelentlessBBJ MAX 9PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45458063762076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 1.97$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats28163510
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)119296675771206680
Standard Cabin Seats191686
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 7,396$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000HHoneywellPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142160470440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,000,000$107,700,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2241
Total Seats2118106
Max Cabin Seats28163510
Standard Cabin Seats191686
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400023500
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-2F1LEAP-1BFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35004000On-Condition5000
Horsepower21001800
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684641
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)280003435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.461.58138.452.2
Overall Height (ft)16.318.1840.317.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.254.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.5811.65.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.57.15.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.5107.223
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1281485
Wingspan (ft)117.955.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.73.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.617
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90