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Bell 525 Relentless vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piper M600 Sls

The Bell 525 Relentless and MD Helicopters 902 Explorer are helicopters, optimized for point‑to‑point access and hovering, while the Boeing BBJ MAX 9 and Piper M600 SLS are fixed‑wing aircraft aimed at longer cruise efficiency. In category terms, the BBJ MAX 9 is a large VIP airliner derivative intended for intercity and intercontinental-style missions; the Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine personal/business turboprop; the Bell 525 is a super‑medium helicopter suited to offshore/corporate transport; and the 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter for utility and passenger work. For range, the BBJ MAX 9 is by far the longest-legged (roughly 6,000+ nm class with auxiliary tanks and VIP fit), the M600 SLS is next (about 1,000–1,500 nm depending on reserves and power settings), and the helicopters trail (typically a few hundred nautical miles, with the 525 generally longer-ranged than the 902). Passenger capacity similarly separates them: BBJ MAX 9 can carry dozens (often configured around 25–50 VIP), the Bell 525 about a dozen-plus, the 902 typically up to around eight to ten, and the M600 usually seats up to six.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBoeing BBJ MAX 9Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew241
Total Seats18126
Flight RulesIFR—IFR
ManufacturerBellBoeingPiper
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessBBJ MAX 9M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58063761406
Max Cabin Seats1635—
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)6675771202200
Standard Cabin Seats1684
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HHoneywellGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160470274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$107,700,000$3,081,400
DOC / nm—$ 15.74$ 2.19
DOC / nm / Seat—$ 1.97$ 0.55
Direct Operating Cost—$ 7,396$ 603
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew241
Total Seats18105
Max Cabin Seats1635—
Standard Cabin Seats1684
Configuration—Green Interior—
Cabin Pressure (psi)—95.6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—2400012600
Lavatory——No
Galley Location——MID
Galley / Refreshment——Refreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——8644
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesNo
ModelCT7-2F1LEAP-1BPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel——
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition3600
Horsepower1800—600
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)641—260
Flat Rating—ISA + 15ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)—28000—
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77——
Length (ft)61.58138.429.7
Cabin Width (ft)7.5811.64.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.57.14
Cabin Length (ft)15.5107.212.3
Overall Height (ft)18.1840.311.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5——
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1281485—
Wingspan (ft)—117.943.2
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat Floor—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—10.7—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—100.6—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)——165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——20