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Bell 525 Relentless vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Dassault Falcon 8x

The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire, super‑medium helicopter focused on point-to-point access where runways are unavailable. Its typical practical range is roughly 500–600 nautical miles, and it generally carries about 10–16 passengers depending on cabin layout and mission equipment. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, long‑range VIP airliner derivative aimed at intercontinental travel with significant cabin volume. In executive configuration it commonly accommodates roughly 25–50 passengers (and can be arranged for more), with range typically around 6,000–6,500 nautical miles depending on fit and reserves. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, purpose‑built business jet optimized for nonstop city pairs and access to shorter runways than an airliner. It usually seats about 8–16 passengers in luxury layouts, with a published range around 6,450 nautical miles. In short, the 525 prioritizes vertical access and short-to-medium legs, the Falcon 8X balances intercontinental range with business-jet flexibility, and the BBJ MAX 9 emphasizes maximum cabin space and airline-like comfort over larger-airport operations.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBoeing BBJ MAX 9Dassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew242
Total Seats181217
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellBoeingDassault Falcon
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessBBJ MAX 98X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58063766450
Max Cabin Seats163516
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)66757712036900
Standard Cabin Seats16814
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HHoneywellHoneywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160470516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$107,700,000$ 62,500,000
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 7.66
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.64
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 3,805
Cabin
Cockpit223
Min Crew242
Total Seats181017
Max Cabin Seats163516
Standard Cabin Seats16814
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)910.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400029200
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1LEAP-1BPW307D
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-ConditionOn-Condition
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines223
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)280006722
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.58138.480.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.5811.67.7
Cabin Height (ft)4.57.16.2
Cabin Length (ft)15.5107.242.7
Overall Height (ft)18.1840.326.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1281485
Wingspan (ft)117.986.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.76.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.629.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140