Bell 525 Relentless vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire super‑medium helicopter, best suited to short to medium missions such as offshore or regional point‑to‑point travel. Its range is roughly around 500 nautical miles and it typically carries about 16 passengers (with layouts varying by mission and operator). The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large long‑range VIP airliner derived from the 737 MAX 9, aimed at head‑of‑state and corporate shuttle roles. It offers intercontinental capability on the order of about 6,000+ nautical miles (depending on configuration and auxiliary tanks) and can be outfitted for a wide range of passenger counts, commonly from a few dozen in high‑luxury layouts up to well over 100 in shuttle-style seating. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet optimized for nonstop intercontinental travel, with about 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically 14–19 passengers in executive configurations. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light “super versatile” business jet designed for short-field and some unimproved runway operations. It runs about 2,000 nautical miles and usually seats around 6–10 passengers (higher in commuter-style layouts).
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 12 | 14 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Boeing | Bombardier | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | BBJ MAX 9 | Global 7500 | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 6376 | 7700 | 2076 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 35 | 19 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | 77120 | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 8 | 12 | 6 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Honeywell | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 470 | 516 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $107,700,000 | $75,000,000 | $11,800,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 15.74 | $ 9.50 | $ 3.71 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 1.97 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.62 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 7,396 | $ 4,900 | $ 1,619 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | Business Jet | — |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 10 | 14 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 35 | 19 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 8 | 12 | 6 |
| Configuration | — | Green Interior | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9 | — | 9.3 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 24000 | — | 23500 |
| Lavatory | — | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | — | Yes | No |
| Jump Seat | — | — | Yes | No |
| Galley Location | — | — | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | FWD / AFT | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 4500 | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | LEAP-1B | Passport | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 28000 | 18920 | 3435 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 138.4 | 111 | 52.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 11.6 | 8 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 7.1 | 6.2 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 107.2 | 54.5 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 40.3 | 27 | 17.4 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | 1485 | — | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 117.9 | 104 | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 10.7 | — | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 100.6 | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 90 |