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Bell 525 Relentless vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Bell 525 Relentless and MD Helicopters 902 Explorer are twin‑engine helicopters optimized for vertical access and short‑range missions. The Bell 525 is the longer‑legged and higher‑capacity of the two, typically carrying around 16 passengers with a range on the order of 500–600 nautical miles, while the MD 902 generally seats about 6–8 passengers with a shorter range roughly in the 300–400 nautical mile class, depending on configuration and reserves. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility airplane aimed at rugged, short‑field operations. It commonly carries 9–14 passengers and offers a midrange capability around 900–1,200 nautical miles, trading speed and luxury for simplicity and versatility. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range VIP airliner derived from the 737 MAX 9. It far exceeds the others in range—often cited around 6,000+ nautical miles with auxiliary tanks—and can be configured for a few dozen up to well over 100 passengers, though typical BBJ interiors prioritize space and amenities over maximum seating.

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