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Bell 525 Relentless vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Bombardier Global 7500

The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire, super-medium helicopter intended for point-to-point flexibility and vertical access to tight locations. Its typical range is roughly 500–560 nautical miles (about 900–1,040 km), and passenger capacity is commonly around 16–19 depending on cabin layout and mission equipment. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long-range, large-cabin VIP airliner based on the 737 MAX 9, positioned for intercity and transcontinental missions with airline-class speed and runway dependence. In BBJ configuration it typically carries a smaller number of passengers for comfort, often on the order of 25–50, with a range commonly quoted around 6,200 nautical miles (about 11,500 km). The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range business jet optimized for premium nonstop city pairs with access to more airports than an airliner while retaining high cruise performance. It is generally rated for up to 19 passengers, with typical executive layouts closer to 8–16, and a range around 7,700 nautical miles (about 14,260 km).

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBoeing BBJ MAX 9Bombardier Global 7500
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew242
Total Seats181214
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellBoeingBombardier
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessBBJ MAX 9Global 7500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58063767700
Max Cabin Seats163519
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)667577120
Standard Cabin Seats16812
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HHoneywellBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160470516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$107,700,000$75,000,000
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 9.50
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.79
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 4,900
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew242
Total Seats181014
Max Cabin Seats163519
Standard Cabin Seats16812
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1LEAP-1BPassport
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-ConditionOn-Condition
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)2800018920
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.58138.4111
Cabin Width (ft)7.5811.68
Cabin Height (ft)4.57.16.2
Cabin Length (ft)15.5107.254.5
Overall Height (ft)18.1840.327
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
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