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Bell 525 Relentless vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Robinson R66

The Bell 525 Relentless and Robinson R66 are helicopters, while the Boeing BBJ MAX 9 and Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX are fixed‑wing aircraft with very different missions. The BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range VIP/business jet based on the 737 MAX 9; it offers intercontinental capability with range typically in the neighborhood of about 6,000–6,600 nautical miles with auxiliary tanks, and passenger capacity varies widely by cabin layout, often a few dozen in executive configuration. The Bell 525 is a large, fly‑by‑wire super‑medium helicopter designed for offshore and corporate transport, carrying roughly 16 passengers with a range around 500–600 nautical miles. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short, rough strips; it commonly seats up to about 9–14 passengers depending on configuration, with range roughly 900–1,200 nautical miles. The Robinson R66 is a light turbine helicopter typically carrying a pilot plus four passengers, with range around 300–350 nautical miles, prioritizing simplicity and lower operating cost over capacity and distance.

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