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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Leonardo Aw189

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop airplane suited to short and medium hops, offering roughly 1,500–1,800 nm range depending on configuration and typically seating about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts. The Bell 525 Relentless is a long‑range twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore and VIP missions; its range is roughly 500–700 nm and it generally carries around 12–16 passengers, trading speed and range for vertical lift and point‑to‑point access. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large long‑range business jet based on the 737 MAX 9; it is in a different class, with approximately 3,200–3,500 nm range and a cabin that can be outfitted for about 25–50 passengers (or more in higher‑density arrangements). The Leonardo AW189 is a super‑medium twin helicopter focused on offshore transport and SAR/VIP roles, typically around 450–550 nm range and about 12–16 passengers, again prioritizing VTOL capability over airplane‑like range.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBoeing BBJ MAX 9AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew241
Total Seats181221
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellBoeingLeonardo
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessBBJ MAX 9AW189
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5806376651
Max Cabin Seats163519
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)667577120
Standard Cabin Seats16819
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HHoneywellEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160470155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$107,700,000$2,413,000
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 15.57
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.74
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 2,413
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew241
Total Seats181021
Max Cabin Seats163519
Standard Cabin Seats16819
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1LEAP-1BCT7-2E1
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition4000
Horsepower18001983
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)28000
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.58138.457.8
Cabin Width (ft)7.5811.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.57.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.5107.2
Overall Height (ft)18.1840.316.6
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.548
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128148585
Wingspan (ft)117.9
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395