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Bell 525 Relentless vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex

The Bell 525 Relentless is a twin‑engine helicopter optimized for point‑to‑point access where runways are impractical, such as offshore, remote sites, or rooftop/near‑site operations. It typically carries around a dozen or more occupants depending on configuration and offers medium range (roughly in the 500–600 nautical mile class), trading speed and long-haul endurance for vertical lift flexibility. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet derived from the 737 MAX 9. It is built for intercity and intercontinental missions with airline-like cruise performance and a high-comfort cabin. Passenger capacity varies widely by interior, but it can carry a few dozen in executive layouts, with range generally in the several‑thousand nautical mile bracket. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft designed for rugged, short and unimproved runways. It commonly seats up to about 14 passengers (or equivalent cargo) and provides regional range typically around the 800–900 nautical mile class, prioritizing payload, simplicity, and low operating cost over speed.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBoeing BBJ MAX 9
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew24
Total Seats1812
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellBoeing
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessBBJ MAX 9
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5806376
Max Cabin Seats1635
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)667577120
Standard Cabin Seats168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HHoneywell
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160470
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$107,700,000
DOC / nm$ 15.74
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew24
Total Seats1810
Max Cabin Seats1635
Standard Cabin Seats168
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYes
ModelCT7-2F1LEAP-1B
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)28000
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.58138.4
Cabin Width (ft)7.5811.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.57.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.5107.2
Overall Height (ft)18.1840.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1281485
Wingspan (ft)117.9
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6