Bell 525 Relentless vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Piper M600 Sls
The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire, twin‑engine helicopter best suited to regional point‑to‑point missions where vertical access matters more than sheer distance. It typically carries around 12–16 passengers depending on interior fit, with range on the order of roughly 500–600 nautical miles. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large VIP airliner variant, in the long‑range executive jet category; it offers by far the greatest range (about 3,200–3,600 nautical miles depending on configuration) and the highest capacity, commonly fitted for roughly 25–50+ passengers in VIP layouts. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet, generally carrying up to about 13–14 passengers with a range around 3,900–4,000 nautical miles, emphasizing comfort and nonstop intercontinental capability. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop in the personal/owner‑pilot class, typically seating 5–6 passengers with a range around 1,400–1,600 nautical miles, prioritizing efficiency and access to shorter runways over maximum cabin size.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 12 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Boeing | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | BBJ MAX 9 | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 6376 | 1406 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 35 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | 77120 | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 8 | 4 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Honeywell | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 470 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $107,700,000 | $3,081,400 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 15.74 | $ 2.19 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 1.97 | $ 0.55 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 7,396 | $ 603 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 10 | 5 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 35 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 8 | 4 |
| Configuration | — | Green Interior | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9 | 5.6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 24000 | 12600 |
| Lavatory | — | — | No |
| Galley Location | — | — | MID |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | Refreshment Centre |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 8644 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes | No |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | LEAP-1B | PT6A-42A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On-Condition | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — | 600 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | 260 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 28000 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 138.4 | 29.7 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 11.6 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 7.1 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 107.2 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 40.3 | 11.3 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | 1485 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 117.9 | 43.2 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 10.7 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 100.6 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 20 |