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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
Configuration—Green Interior—
Cabin Pressure (psi)—9—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—24000—
Crew Rest——Optional
Jump Seat——Yes
Galley Location——FWD
Lavatory Location——FWD / AFT
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYes—
ModelCT7-2F1LEAP-1BPearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuel——
TBO (hrs)4000On-ConditionOn Condition
Horsepower1800——
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641——
Flat Rating—ISA + 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