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Bell 525 Relentless vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bell 525 Relentless and Sikorsky S-92 are twin‑engine helicopters best suited to point‑to‑point access where runways aren’t available. The Bell 525 is a modern super‑medium category helicopter typically used for executive transport or offshore missions, with a practical range on the order of roughly 500–600 nautical miles and a common passenger load around 10–16 depending on configuration. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a larger heavy helicopter oriented to offshore and VIP roles, with broadly similar range (often around 500 nautical miles) but usually higher cabin capacity, commonly about 12–19 passengers in transport layouts. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet designed for versatility, including operation from shorter or unimproved runways. It generally offers around 1,800–2,000 nautical miles of range and typically carries about 6–10 passengers in executive seating. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range VIP airliner in the large‑cabin category, offering intercontinental capability (roughly 6,000+ nautical miles range depending on fit and reserves) and interiors that can be arranged from a few dozen up to well over 100 passengers, though VIP layouts are often far fewer.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBoeing BBJ MAX 9Pilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2412
Total Seats1812621
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellBoeingPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessBBJ MAX 9PC-24S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58063762076439
Max Cabin Seats16351019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)66757712066807417
Standard Cabin Seats168619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HHoneywellPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160470440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$107,700,000$11,800,000 $30,650,000
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 3.71$ 19.79
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.62$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 1,619$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2412
Total Seats1810621
Max Cabin Seats16351019
Standard Cabin Seats168619
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-ChannelYesYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1LEAP-1BFJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition50004000
Horsepower18002520
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Capacity (gal)641760
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)18.1840.317.417.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1281485140
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
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775