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Bell 525 Relentless vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Robinson R66

The Bell 525 Relentless and Robinson R66 are helicopters, while the Boeing BBJ MAX 9 and Piper M600 SLS are fixed‑wing aircraft (the BBJ a large airliner‑based business jet; the M600 a single‑engine turboprop). For range, the BBJ MAX 9 is in a different class, typically capable of roughly 6,000+ nautical miles with auxiliary tanks and long‑range corporate configurations, making it suited to intercontinental trips. The Bell 525 is a long‑range helicopter, generally around 500–600 nautical miles depending on reserves and payload. The Piper M600 SLS typically offers around 1,200–1,400 nautical miles, optimized for efficient regional travel. The Robinson R66 is shorter‑range, commonly around 300–350 nautical miles. Passenger capacity also separates them sharply: the BBJ MAX 9 can be outfitted for a wide range but is often configured for roughly 19–50+ passengers in VIP layouts (far more in airline seating). The Bell 525 generally seats about 16–20. The Piper M600 SLS typically seats 5–6. The Robinson R66 usually carries 4–5 occupants including the pilot.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBoeing BBJ MAX 9Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew241
Total Seats18126
Flight RulesIFRIFR
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
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)95.6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400012600
LavatoryNo
Galley LocationMID
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesNo
ModelCT7-2F1LEAP-1BPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition3600
Horsepower1800600
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)641260
Flat RatingISA + 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