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Bell 525 Relentless vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Enstrom 480b vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire super‑medium helicopter aimed at offshore and corporate transport; it typically carries about 16 passengers in a high‑density cabin (fewer in executive layout) and offers roughly 560 nautical miles of range. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large long‑range business jet derived from the 737 MAX 9; it operates in a completely different category, carrying far more people (airline‑style up to roughly 220, or a much smaller VIP complement) with intercontinental‑class range around 6,300 nautical miles. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine helicopter used for utility, training, and personal/corporate flying; it usually seats 4–5 occupants and has a comparatively short range, on the order of 200–300 nautical miles depending on fuel and reserves. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter known for its NOTAR anti‑torque system, typically seating about 8–10 passengers with a range commonly around 300–350 nautical miles.

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