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Bell 525 Relentless vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Robinson R66

The Bell 525 Relentless is a twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore and corporate shuttle missions, typically carrying about 16 passengers with a practical range on the order of 500–600 nautical miles. The Robinson R66 is a smaller, single‑engine turbine helicopter for light utility and private use, usually seating 4 passengers plus a pilot, with roughly 300–350 nautical miles of range. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental travel, commonly configured for about 13–19 passengers, with an advertised range around 7,500 nautical miles. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, VIP-configured airliner derivative intended for head‑of‑state or high-capacity corporate travel; it can be outfitted for a few dozen to well over 50 passengers depending on layout, and offers intercontinental range roughly in the 6,000–6,600 nautical mile class. Overall, the helicopters trade speed and range for vertical lift and access, while the G700 and BBJ MAX 9 prioritize long-range, high-speed comfort, with the BBJ emphasizing space and capacity and the G700 emphasizing private-jet efficiency and airport flexibility.

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