Bell 525 Relentless vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Piper M600 Sls
The Bell 525 Relentless is a super‑medium helicopter aimed at point‑to‑point convenience rather than long nonstop legs; it typically offers roughly 500–600 nautical miles of range and is commonly configured for about 10–16 passengers depending on interior layout and mission equipment. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range VIP airliner conversion in the large‑cabin business jet category; it can carry a large party (often several dozen in VIP layouts, far more in high‑density seating) and is designed for transcontinental to near intercontinental missions, commonly cited around the 6,000+ nautical mile class with auxiliary tanks. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range purpose‑built business jet with a typical capacity around 14–19 passengers in executive configurations and a headline range of about 7,700 nautical miles. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop in the personal/business utility class, usually seating 4–6 passengers, with range roughly around 1,400–1,600 nautical miles depending on reserves and conditions.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 12 | 14 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Boeing | Bombardier | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | BBJ MAX 9 | Global 7500 | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 6376 | 7700 | 1406 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 35 | 19 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | 77120 | — | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 8 | 12 | 4 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Honeywell | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 470 | 516 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $107,700,000 | $75,000,000 | $3,081,400 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 15.74 | $ 9.50 | $ 2.19 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 1.97 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.55 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 7,396 | $ 4,900 | $ 603 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | Business Jet | — |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 10 | 14 | 5 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 35 | 19 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 8 | 12 | 4 |
| Configuration | — | Green Interior | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9 | — | 5.6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 24000 | — | 12600 |
| Lavatory | — | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No |
| Crew Rest | — | — | Yes | — |
| Jump Seat | — | — | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | — | FWD | MID |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | Galley | Refreshment Centre |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 4500 | 8644 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | LEAP-1B | Passport | PT6A-42A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On-Condition | On-Condition | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — | — | 600 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | — | 260 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 28000 | 18920 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 138.4 | 111 | 29.7 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 11.6 | 8 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 7.1 | 6.2 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 107.2 | 54.5 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 40.3 | 27 | 11.3 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | 1485 | — | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 117.9 | 104 | 43.2 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 10.7 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 100.6 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 20 |