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Bell 525 Relentless vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Gulfstream G700

The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire super‑medium helicopter, best suited to regional and point‑to‑point missions where vertical access matters more than long range. Its typical range is roughly 500–600 nautical miles, and it generally carries around 10–16 passengers depending on interior and fuel/load tradeoffs. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, airliner‑based business jet offering intercity capability with a spacious cabin; it is commonly configured for roughly 25–50 passengers (though layouts vary widely). Its range is about 3,200–3,600 nautical miles, oriented to transcontinental missions rather than ultra‑long‑haul nonstop flights. The Bombardier Global 7500 and Gulfstream G700 are ultra‑long‑range purpose‑built business jets. Both typically seat about 14–19 passengers in executive layouts (with higher maximum certified counts possible). The Global 7500 is around 7,700 nautical miles of range, while the G700 is about 7,500 nautical miles, making both capable of many nonstop intercontinental city pairs.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBoeing BBJ MAX 9Bombardier Global 7500Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit2223
Min Crew2424
Total Seats18121416
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellBoeingBombardierGulfstream
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessBBJ MAX 9Global 7500G700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)580637677007500
Max Cabin Seats16351919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)667577120
Standard Cabin Seats1681212
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HHoneywellBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160470516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$107,700,000$75,000,000$78,000,000
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 9.50
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.79
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 4,900
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2424
Total Seats18101416
Max Cabin Seats16351919
Standard Cabin Seats1681212
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYesOptional
Jump SeatYesYes
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1LEAP-1BPassportPearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn Condition
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)280001892018250
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.58138.4111109.9
Cabin Width (ft)7.5811.688.2
Cabin Height (ft)4.57.16.26.25
Cabin Length (ft)15.5107.254.556.9
Overall Height (ft)18.1840.32725.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1281485
Wingspan (ft)117.9104103
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195