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Bell 525 Relentless vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Bell 525 Relentless and the MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer are twin‑engine helicopters aimed at vertical-lift missions, while the Gulfstream G700 and Boeing BBJ MAX 9 are long-range fixed‑wing business aircraft focused on intercontinental travel. In range, the BBJ MAX 9 is the clear leader, designed for very long nonstop flights on the order of roughly 6,000+ nautical miles depending on configuration. The Gulfstream G700 follows with ultra‑long‑range capability around the mid‑7,000‑nautical‑mile class. By contrast, the Bell 525 is a long‑range helicopter but typically operates in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile range (often around 500–600 nm with reserves, varying by load), and the MD 902 is shorter‑legged, commonly a few hundred nautical miles (roughly 300–400 nm). Passenger capacity also separates them. The BBJ MAX 9 can carry the most in an executive layout (often a few dozen, and far more in airline seating). The G700 typically carries about 10–19. The Bell 525 generally seats around 16–20, while the MD 902 typically seats about 8–10.

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