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Bell 525 Relentless vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Piper M600 Sls

The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire, twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore and corporate transport. It typically carries about 16 passengers in an airliner-style configuration (fewer in VIP layouts) and offers roughly a 500–600 nautical mile class range, trading speed and cabin size for vertical lift and point-to-point access. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range VIP airliner in the large-cabin “bizliner” category. It can be configured for a few dozen passengers in executive comfort (often around 25–50) and, in airline service, seats far more. Its range is in the roughly 3,200–3,500 nautical mile class, making it the clear leader for capacity and long-haul missions. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet, typically seating about 8–12 passengers with a range around 2,000–2,100 nautical miles, balancing efficiency, runway flexibility, and comfort. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop in the personal/light business category, generally carrying 4–6 passengers with about 1,400–1,500 nautical miles of range, prioritizing simplicity and operating cost over cabin size and speed.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBoeing BBJ MAX 9Cessna Citation XLS+Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2421
Total Seats1812106
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellBoeingCessna CitationPiper
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessBBJ MAX 9XLS+M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)580637619061406
Max Cabin Seats16359
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)66757712075402200
Standard Cabin Seats16884
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HHoneywellRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160470430274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$107,700,000$15,500,000$3,081,400
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 5.34$ 2.19
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.67$ 0.55
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 2,303$ 603
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2421
Total Seats1810105
Max Cabin Seats16359
Standard Cabin Seats16884
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.35.6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)240002523012600
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Galley LocationFWDMID
Lavatory LocationAFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYesNo
ModelCT7-2F1LEAP-1BPW545CPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition50003600
Horsepower1800600
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Capacity (gal)641260
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 10ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)280004119
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.58138.452.529.7
Cabin Width (ft)7.5811.65.54.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.57.15.74
Cabin Length (ft)15.5107.218.512.3
Overall Height (ft)18.1840.317.211.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128148580
Wingspan (ft)117.956.343.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.73.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.614.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1020
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165