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Bell 525 Relentless vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Enstrom 480b

The Bell 525 Relentless and Enstrom 480B are helicopters, while the Boeing BBJ MAX 9 and Bombardier Global 7500 are long‑range business jets. In category terms, the Bell 525 is a modern “super‑medium” twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore/corporate missions, whereas the Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine utility/training helicopter. The BBJ MAX 9 is an airliner‑derived VIP transport optimized for high passenger counts and spacious cabin volume, while the Global 7500 is a purpose‑built ultra‑long‑range business jet focused on speed, range, and premium layouts. For range, the Global 7500 leads at roughly 7,700 nautical miles, followed by the BBJ MAX 9 at about 3,400–3,600 nautical miles depending on configuration. The Bell 525 typically offers a few hundred nautical miles (around the 500 nm class), while the Enstrom 480B is shorter‑legged, commonly around the 300 nm class. Passenger capacity differs sharply: BBJ MAX 9 can seat many dozens in airline form (VIP layouts often far fewer), the Global 7500 typically carries about 8–19, the Bell 525 around 16–20, and the Enstrom 480B about 5.

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