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Bell 525 Relentless vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bell 525 Relentless and Sikorsky S-92 are civil helicopters suited to point-to-point missions where vertical lift matters more than cruise efficiency. The Bell 525 is a super‑medium helicopter with roughly 500–600 nautical miles of range and typically carries about 12–16 passengers depending on layout. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a larger medium helicopter, commonly configured for about 16–19 passengers, with a similar order of range (around 500 nautical miles) but optimized for offshore and utility reliability. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for fast intercontinental travel. It offers about 7,700 nautical miles of range and generally carries 8–19 passengers in executive layouts. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a VIP airliner based on a narrow‑body transport, prioritizing space and endurance for government or head‑of‑state missions. It has intercontinental range on the order of roughly 6,000–6,600 nautical miles (configuration dependent) and, while the airframe can seat far more, VIP interiors typically accommodate around 25–50 passengers (sometimes more) with lounges, offices, and bedrooms.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBoeing BBJ MAX 9Bombardier Global 7500Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2422
Total Seats18121421
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellBoeingBombardierSikorsky
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessBBJ MAX 9Global 7500S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58063767700439
Max Cabin Seats16351919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)6675771207417
Standard Cabin Seats1681219
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HHoneywellBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160470516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$107,700,000$75,000,000 $30,650,000
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 9.50$ 19.79
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.79$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 4,900$ 3,068
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2422
Total Seats18101421
Max Cabin Seats16351919
Standard Cabin Seats1681219
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-ChannelYesYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1LEAP-1BPassportCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-ConditionOn-Condition4000
Horsepower18002520
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Capacity (gal)641760
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)18.1840.32717.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1281485140
Wingspan (ft)117.9104
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775