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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 and Bell 525 Relentless are long-range, twin‑engine helicopters aimed at offshore, SAR, and VIP missions, while the Boeing BBJ MAX 9 and Piper M600 SLS are fixed‑wing business aircraft serving very different tiers of travel. In category and scale, the H225 is a heavy helicopter and typically carries around 19 passengers in high‑density seating (fewer in VIP), with a range roughly in the 450–650 nm class depending on payload and tanks. The Bell 525 is a super‑medium helicopter, generally configured for about 16–20 passengers, with a broadly similar medium‑to‑long helicopter range, often cited around 500–600 nm depending on mission profile. The BBJ MAX 9 is an airliner‑based VIP jet: range is on the order of about 3,200–3,600 nm depending on configuration, and passenger capacity varies widely, from spacious VIP layouts (dozens) up to airline‑like seating well over 150. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop: it seats up to 6, with roughly 1,300–1,500 nm range.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bell 525 RelentlessBoeing BBJ MAX 9Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87—$ 15.74$ 2.19
Min Crew2241
Total Seats2118126
Flight RulesIFRIFR—IFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellBoeingPiper
Aircraft NameH225525 RelentlessBBJ MAX 9M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45458063761406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99—$ 1.97$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats281635—
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)119296675771202200
Standard Cabin Seats191684
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963—$ 7,396$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000HHoneywellGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142160470274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,000,000$107,700,000$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2241
Total Seats2118105
Max Cabin Seats281635—
Standard Cabin Seats191684
Configuration——Green Interior—
Cabin Pressure (psi)——95.6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)——2400012600
Lavatory———No
Galley Location———MID
Galley / Refreshment———Refreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)———8644
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYesNo
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-2F1LEAP-1BPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel——
TBO (hrs)35004000On-Condition3600
Horsepower21001800—600
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684641—260
Flat Rating——ISA + 15ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)——28000—
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.461.58138.429.7
Overall Height (ft)16.318.1840.311.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.254.5——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547——165
Width (ft)—25.77——
Cabin Width (ft)—7.5811.64.1
Cabin Height (ft)—4.57.14
Cabin Length (ft)—15.5107.212.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—1281485—
Wingspan (ft)——117.943.2
Aisle Step (ft)——Flat Floor—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——10.7—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)——100.6—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)———20