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

The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire, super-medium helicopter optimized for vertical access to constrained sites such as offshore platforms and remote locations. Its typical range is on the order of roughly 500–600 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, and it generally carries about 10–16 passengers in executive or mission configurations. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long-range VIP airliner based on the 737 MAX 9, suited to intercity and intercontinental missions between major airports. Range varies with cabin fit and payload but is commonly cited around roughly 6,000–6,500 nautical miles, and passenger capacity in BBJ layouts is usually in the tens rather than hundreds, often about 25–50 passengers in high-end executive configurations (with the airframe capable of far more in airline seating). The Pilatus PC-24 is a light business jet built for flexibility, including operations from shorter or semi-prepared runways. Its range is typically around 1,800–2,000 nautical miles, and it commonly seats about 6–10 passengers in executive arrangements.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBoeing BBJ MAX 9Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew241
Total Seats18126
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellBoeingPilatus
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessBBJ MAX 9PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58063762076
Max Cabin Seats163510
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)6675771206680
Standard Cabin Seats1686
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HHoneywellPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160470440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$107,700,000$11,800,000
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 3.71
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.62
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 1,619
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew241
Total Seats18106
Max Cabin Seats163510
Standard Cabin Seats1686
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400023500
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1LEAP-1BFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition5000
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)280003435
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.58138.452.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.5811.65.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.57.15.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.5107.223
Overall Height (ft)18.1840.317.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1281485
Wingspan (ft)117.955.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.73.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.617
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90