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.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Gulfstream G700 | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 12 | 16 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Boeing | Gulfstream | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | BBJ MAX 9 | G700 | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 6376 | 7500 | 1406 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 35 | 19 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | 77120 | — | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 8 | 12 | 4 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Honeywell | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 470 | 516 | 274 |
| 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 | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 10 | 16 | 5 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 35 | 19 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 8 | 12 | 4 |
| Configuration | — | Green Interior | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9 | — | 5.6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 24000 | — | 12600 |
| Crew Rest | — | — | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | — | — | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | — | FWD | MID |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | FWD / AFT | — |
| Lavatory | — | — | — | No |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | — | Refreshment Centre |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 8644 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes | — | No |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | LEAP-1B | Pearl 700 | PT6A-42A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On-Condition | On Condition | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — | — | 600 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | — | 260 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 28000 | 18250 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 138.4 | 109.9 | 29.7 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 11.6 | 8.2 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 7.1 | 6.25 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 107.2 | 56.9 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 40.3 | 25.4 | 11.3 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | 1485 | — | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 117.9 | 103 | 43.2 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 10.7 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 100.6 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 195 | 20 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 165 |