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Bell 525 Relentless vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Bell 525 Relentless is a twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore, corporate, and utility missions. It typically carries around a dozen to the high‑teens passengers depending on configuration, with range roughly in the 500–600 nautical mile class, emphasizing point‑to‑point access rather than long-haul distance. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large VIP airliner (business jetliner) built from the 737 MAX 9, optimized for very long-range corporate travel. It offers intercontinental range on the order of roughly 3,200–3,600 nautical miles (mission dependent) and can be configured from a low-density executive layout (often a few dozen passengers) up to a much higher-capacity airline-style arrangement. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range purpose-built business jet, typically seating about 13–19 in luxury, with range around 7,500 nautical miles, suited to nonstop global city pairs. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop, positioned as a personal/owner‑flown aircraft, usually for 1 pilot plus up to 5 passengers, with range roughly 1,000–1,500 nautical miles depending on reserves and payload.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBoeing BBJ MAX 9Gulfstream G700Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2232
Min Crew2441
Total Seats1812166
Flight RulesIFR——IFR
ManufacturerBellBoeingGulfstreamPiper
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessBBJ MAX 9G700M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)580637675001406
Max Cabin Seats163519—
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)667577120—2200
Standard Cabin Seats168124
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HHoneywellGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160470516274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$107,700,000$78,000,000$3,081,400
DOC / nm—$ 15.74—$ 2.19
DOC / nm / Seat—$ 1.97—$ 0.55
Direct Operating Cost—$ 7,396—$ 603
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2441
Total Seats1810165
Max Cabin Seats163519—
Standard Cabin Seats168124
Configuration—Green Interior——
Cabin Pressure (psi)—9—5.6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—24000—12600
Crew Rest——Optional—
Jump Seat——Yes—
Galley Location——FWDMID
Lavatory Location——FWD / AFT—
Lavatory———No
Galley / Refreshment———Refreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)———8644
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYes—No
ModelCT7-2F1LEAP-1BPearl 700PT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel———
TBO (hrs)4000On-ConditionOn Condition3600
Horsepower1800——600
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Capacity (gal)641——260
Flat Rating—ISA + 15—ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)—2800018250—
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77———
Length (ft)61.58138.4109.929.7
Cabin Width (ft)7.5811.68.24.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.57.16.254
Cabin Length (ft)15.5107.256.912.3
Overall Height (ft)18.1840.325.411.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5———
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1281485——
Wingspan (ft)—117.910343.2
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat FloorFlat Floor—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—10.7——
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—100.6——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——19520
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)———165