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Bell 525 Relentless vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700

The Bell 525 Relentless and Enstrom 480B are helicopters, while the Boeing BBJ MAX 9 and Gulfstream G700 are long-range business jets. In category, the 525 is a large, fly-by-wire corporate/utility helicopter optimized for faster point-to-point vertical access; the 480B is a smaller light turbine helicopter aimed at shorter trips and simpler operations. The BBJ MAX 9 is a large-headliner VIP airliner derivative, built for high-capacity executive transport with airline-like systems and cabin volume; the G700 is an ultra-long-range purpose-built business jet focused on speed, range, and premium cabin comfort. For range, the 480B is shortest at roughly a few hundred nautical miles, the Bell 525 is longer for a helicopter at roughly the high-hundreds of nautical miles class, the G700 reaches about 7,500 nautical miles, and the BBJ MAX 9 is similarly intercontinental at roughly 6,500–7,000 nautical miles depending on configuration. Passenger capacity varies widely: the 480B typically carries about 4–5 passengers, the Bell 525 commonly seats around 12–16, the G700 is usually configured for roughly 10–19, and the BBJ MAX 9 can be outfitted for large VIP groups, commonly a few dozen up to well over 50 depending on layout.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBoeing BBJ MAX 9Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit223
Min Crew244
Total Seats181216
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellBoeingGulfstream
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessBBJ MAX 9G700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)58063767500
Max Cabin Seats163519
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)667577120
Standard Cabin Seats16812
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HHoneywellGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160470516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$107,700,000$78,000,000
DOC / nm$ 15.74
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew244
Total Seats181016
Max Cabin Seats163519
Standard Cabin Seats16812
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYes
ModelCT7-2F1LEAP-1BPearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-ConditionOn Condition
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)2800018250
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.58138.4109.9
Cabin Width (ft)7.5811.68.2
Cabin Height (ft)4.57.16.25
Cabin Length (ft)15.5107.256.9
Overall Height (ft)18.1840.325.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1281485
Wingspan (ft)117.9103
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195