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Bell 525 Relentless vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bell 525 Relentless and Leonardo AW189 are medium helicopters suited to vertical-access missions, while the Pilatus PC-24 is a light business jet with short/rough-field flexibility, and the Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large VIP airliner for long-haul executive transport. In range, the BBJ MAX 9 is by far the longest-legged, typically around 6,000+ nautical miles depending on configuration, enabling intercontinental nonstop flights. The PC-24 sits in the middle at roughly 2,000 nautical miles, appropriate for regional-to-transcontinental legs with a small-jet footprint. The AW189 and Bell 525 have much shorter ranges typical of helicopters, generally on the order of a few hundred nautical miles, with the 525 usually positioned toward the higher end of the medium-twin class. Passenger capacity follows the same pattern: BBJ MAX 9 can be configured for dozens (often 25–50+ in VIP layouts, far more in airline density), the PC-24 typically carries about 6–10 passengers, and the AW189 and Bell 525 commonly seat around 12–16 depending on layout and mission equipment.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBoeing BBJ MAX 9AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2411
Total Seats1812216
Flight RulesIFR—IFR—
ManufacturerBellBoeingLeonardoPilatus
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessBBJ MAX 9AW189PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58063766512076
Max Cabin Seats16351910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)667577120—6680
Standard Cabin Seats168196
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HHoneywellEFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160470155440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$107,700,000$2,413,000$11,800,000
DOC / nm—$ 15.74$ 15.57$ 3.71
DOC / nm / Seat—$ 1.97$ 0.74$ 0.62
Direct Operating Cost—$ 7,396$ 2,413$ 1,619
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2411
Total Seats1810216
Max Cabin Seats16351910
Standard Cabin Seats168196
Configuration—Green Interior——
Cabin Pressure (psi)—9—9.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—24000—23500
Lavatory———1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew Rest———No
Jump Seat———No
Cargo Door———Yes
Galley Location———FWD
Lavatory Location———FWD
Galley / Refreshment———Optional Refreshment Center
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1LEAP-1BCT7-2E1FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel—JetFuel—
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition40005000
Horsepower1800—1983—
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641———
Flat Rating—ISA + 15—ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)—28000—3435
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77———
Length (ft)61.58138.457.852.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.5811.6—5.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.57.1—5.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.5107.2—23
Overall Height (ft)18.1840.316.617.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5—48—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128148585—
Wingspan (ft)—117.9—55.8
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat Floor—Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—10.7—3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—100.6—17
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)——395—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)———90