Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E

The Airbus H225 and Bell 525 Relentless are large, long-range helicopters suited to offshore transport, SAR, and utility missions. Both typically carry around 16–19 passengers in high-density layouts, with practical ranges generally in the roughly 500–600+ nautical mile class depending on payload and reserves; the H225 is the more established heavy twin, while the 525 targets similar missions with newer systems and performance aims. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop airplane in a completely different category: a fast, efficient owner‑flown or small corporate aircraft with about 4–6 passengers in typical comfort (up to about 6 seats), and a range around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles depending on speed and load. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a super‑midsize business jet designed for longer nonstop city pairs, usually seating about 10–13 passengers in executive configuration, with a range around 3,900 nautical miles. In short, the helicopters trade speed and range for vertical access, the TBM emphasizes cost‑effective point‑to‑point speed for small groups, and the Legacy 650E maximizes comfort and range for larger business travel.