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Bell 525 Relentless vs Boeing Bbj Max 9

The Bell 525 Relentless and the Boeing BBJ MAX 9 sit in entirely different categories. The Bell 525 is a super‑medium, twin‑engine helicopter designed for vertical lift missions such as offshore transport and point‑to‑point travel where runways are unnecessary. Its range is on the order of roughly 500 nautical miles, making it suitable for regional trips rather than long-haul travel, and typical passenger capacity is about 16–20 depending on configuration. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range, runway‑dependent business jet based on the 737 MAX 9 airliner, intended for intercity and intercontinental travel at airline speeds and altitudes. With auxiliary fuel tanks in BBJ form, its range is measured in the several‑thousand‑nautical‑mile class, enabling long nonstop legs. Passenger capacity varies widely with interior choice: it can be fitted as a spacious VIP aircraft for a few dozen passengers, while in high‑density airline seating it can carry roughly up to the high‑100s.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBoeing BBJ MAX 9
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew24
Total Seats1812
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellBoeing
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessBBJ MAX 9
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5806376
Max Cabin Seats1635
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)667577120
Standard Cabin Seats168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HHoneywell
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160470
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$107,700,000
DOC / nm$ 15.74
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew24
Total Seats1810
Max Cabin Seats1635
Standard Cabin Seats168
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYes
ModelCT7-2F1LEAP-1B
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)28000
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.58138.4
Cabin Width (ft)7.5811.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.57.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.5107.2
Overall Height (ft)18.1840.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1281485
Wingspan (ft)117.9
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6