Bell 525 Relentless vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x
The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire, super‑medium helicopter aimed at point-to-point regional missions and offshore work rather than intercontinental travel. Its range is roughly in the 500–600 nautical mile class and typical seating is in the mid‑teens in a high‑density layout, with fewer passengers in executive configurations. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large VIP airliner (converted 737 MAX 9) built for long-range, high-comfort group travel. It offers transcontinental to near intercontinental capability, commonly cited around 6,000+ nautical miles with auxiliary tanks, and can be configured for roughly 25–50 passengers in typical business-jet layouts, or more if outfitted densely. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range purpose-built business jet, designed for true intercontinental missions at high speed. It is typically rated around 7,700 nautical miles and generally seats about 8–19 passengers depending on layout. The Dassault Falcon 8X is also an ultra‑long‑range business jet, slightly smaller than the Global 7500, typically around 6,450 nautical miles of range and commonly configured for about 8–16 passengers.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Dassault Falcon 8X |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 12 | 14 | 17 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Boeing | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | BBJ MAX 9 | Global 7500 | 8X |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 6376 | 7700 | 6450 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 35 | 19 | 16 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | 77120 | — | 36900 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 8 | 12 | 14 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Honeywell | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 470 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $107,700,000 | $75,000,000 | $ 62,500,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 15.74 | $ 9.50 | $ 7.66 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 1.97 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 7,396 | $ 4,900 | $ 3,805 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | Business Jet | — |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 10 | 14 | 17 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 35 | 19 | 16 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 8 | 12 | 14 |
| Configuration | — | Green Interior | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9 | — | 10.2 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 24000 | — | 29200 |
| Lavatory | — | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | — | Yes | No |
| Jump Seat | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | — | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | Galley | Galley |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 4500 | 3900 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | LEAP-1B | Passport | PW307D |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 28000 | 18920 | 6722 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 138.4 | 111 | 80.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 11.6 | 8 | 7.7 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 7.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 107.2 | 54.5 | 42.7 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 40.3 | 27 | 26.1 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | 1485 | — | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 117.9 | 104 | 86.3 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 10.7 | — | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 100.6 | — | 29.2 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 1695 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 140 |