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Bell 525 Relentless vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range business jet/airliner derivative, typically configured for a few dozen passengers in VIP layouts (or far more in airline seating) and capable of intercontinental range on the order of roughly 6,000+ nautical miles, making it the clear choice for high‑speed, long‑distance point‑to‑point travel between major airports. The Bell 525 Relentless is a super‑medium helicopter aimed at corporate and offshore missions, carrying around the mid‑teens in typical seating and offering a range generally in the ~500–600 nautical mile class (mission dependent), trading speed and runway requirements for vertical lift flexibility. The Leonardo AW189 is a large twin offshore/utility helicopter with similar mission focus, usually seating up to the high‑teens and providing roughly ~450–550 nautical miles of range depending on payload and reserves. The Sikorsky S‑92 is in the heavy helicopter class, often configured for about 19 passengers with range broadly comparable (~500+ nautical miles), emphasizing robust offshore transport and high payload capability.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBoeing BBJ MAX 9AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2412
Total Seats18122121
Flight RulesIFR—IFRIFR
ManufacturerBellBoeingLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessBBJ MAX 9AW189S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5806376651439
Max Cabin Seats16351919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)667577120—7417
Standard Cabin Seats1681919
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HHoneywellEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160470155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$107,700,000$2,413,000 $30,650,000
DOC / nm—$ 15.74$ 15.57$ 19.79
DOC / nm / Seat—$ 1.97$ 0.74$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost—$ 7,396$ 2,413$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2412
Total Seats18102121
Max Cabin Seats16351919
Standard Cabin Seats1681919
Configuration—Green Interior——
Cabin Pressure (psi)—9——
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—24000——
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1LEAP-1BCT7-2E1CT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuel—JetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition40004000
Horsepower1800—19832520
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Capacity (gal)641——760
Flat Rating—ISA + 15——
Thrust (lbs)—28000——
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77———
Length (ft)61.58138.457.8—
Cabin Width (ft)7.5811.6——
Cabin Height (ft)4.57.1——
Cabin Length (ft)15.5107.2——
Overall Height (ft)18.1840.316.617.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5—48—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128148585140
Wingspan (ft)—117.9——
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat Floor——
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—10.7——
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—100.6——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)——395775