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Bell 525 Relentless vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189

The Bell 525 Relentless and Leonardo AW189 are long‑range helicopters, while the Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet and the Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a VIP airliner derived from a commercial narrow‑body. In range, the BBJ MAX 9 generally leads by offering intercontinental capability on airline-scale fuel and volume, followed closely by the G700, which is designed for ultra‑long‑haul nonstop business travel. The Bell 525 and AW189 have much shorter ranges than the jets, typically suited to several-hundred‑nautical‑mile missions such as offshore transport, regional point‑to‑point travel, and access to locations without runways. Passenger capacity differs dramatically. The BBJ MAX 9 can be configured for dozens of passengers in VIP layouts, with ample space for lounges, offices, and crew areas. The G700 commonly seats a smaller group in high-comfort configurations, usually in the low‑ to mid‑teens, emphasizing cabin zones and sleep capability. The Bell 525 and AW189 carry far fewer people, often around a dozen to the high teens depending on layout, prioritizing vertical access, short-field flexibility, and mission equipment over cabin volume.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBoeing BBJ MAX 9Gulfstream G700AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit2232
Min Crew2441
Total Seats18121621
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellBoeingGulfstreamLeonardo
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessBBJ MAX 9G700AW189
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58063767500651
Max Cabin Seats16351919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)667577120
Standard Cabin Seats1681219
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HHoneywellGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160470516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$107,700,000$78,000,000$2,413,000
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 15.57
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.74
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 2,413
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2441
Total Seats18101621
Max Cabin Seats16351919
Standard Cabin Seats1681219
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1LEAP-1BPearl 700CT7-2E1
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-ConditionOn Condition4000
Horsepower18001983
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)2800018250
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.58138.4109.957.8
Cabin Width (ft)7.5811.68.2
Cabin Height (ft)4.57.16.25
Cabin Length (ft)15.5107.256.9
Overall Height (ft)18.1840.325.416.6
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.548
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128148585
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
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395