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Bell 525 Relentless vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Enstrom 480b

The Bell 525 Relentless and Enstrom 480B are helicopters, while the Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large business jet airliner derivative, so they serve very different missions. The Bell 525 is a medium, fly-by-wire corporate/offshore helicopter aimed at longer point-to-point hops and higher cruise speed than light helicopters; it typically carries around a pilot plus a small group of passengers (often in the single digits) depending on interior. The Enstrom 480B is a lighter single‑engine utility/training helicopter with much shorter reach; it is commonly configured for about five seats total, making it best for short local trips rather than intercity travel. The BBJ MAX 9 is in another class entirely: it offers intercontinental-capable range in a VIP configuration and far greater cabin volume, with passenger capacity varying widely by layout, from a few dozen in luxurious executive arrangements up to airline-style high density. In range terms, the BBJ MAX 9 is longest by a wide margin, the Bell 525 is intermediate for a helicopter, and the Enstrom 480B is shortest.

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