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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Gulfstream G700

The Airbus H225 and Bell 525 Relentless are large helicopters optimized for vertical access, offshore support, and utility/VIP transport. In category terms, both are heavy twin‑engine rotorcraft, but the H225 is a proven super‑medium/heavy platform while the 525 is a newer “super‑medium” design. Their ranges are broadly similar in the mid‑hundreds of nautical miles depending on configuration, with typical passenger capacity in the mid‑teens (often around 16–19 in high‑density layouts, fewer in VIP). The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop airplane aimed at fast, efficient point‑to‑point travel from short runways. It has roughly a ~1,000+ nautical mile range class and typically carries 4–6 passengers plus a pilot, emphasizing speed and operating economy rather than cabin volume. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet, designed for intercontinental missions. It offers roughly a ~7,000+ nautical mile range class and generally accommodates around a dozen to nearly twenty passengers depending on cabin layout, prioritizing space, comfort, and nonstop global reach.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bell 525 RelentlessDaher TBM 960Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit2223
DOC / nm$ 20.87—$ 2.25—
Min Crew2214
Total Seats2118616
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR—
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellDaher TBMGulfstream
Aircraft NameH225525 RelentlessTBM 960G700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)45458017307500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99—$ 0.56—
Max Cabin Seats2816—19
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1192966752908—
Standard Cabin Seats1916412
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963—$ 744—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000HGarmin G3000Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142160330516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,000,000$4,450,000$78,000,000
Aircraft Type——Turbo Prop—
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2214
Total Seats2118616
Max Cabin Seats2816—19
Standard Cabin Seats1916412
Lavatory——No—
Galley Location——MIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)——6.2—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)——14390—
Crew Rest———Optional
Jump Seat———Yes
Lavatory Location———FWD / AFT
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYes—
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-2F1TBM 960Pearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel——
TBO (hrs)350040003500On Condition
Horsepower21001800850—
No. of Engines22—2
Fuel Capacity (gal)684641——
Flat Rating——ISA + 49—
Thrust (lbs)———18250
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.461.5835.3109.9
Overall Height (ft)16.318.18—25.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.254.5——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547—123—
Width (ft)—25.77——
Cabin Width (ft)—7.5848.2
Cabin Height (ft)—4.54.16.25
Cabin Length (ft)—15.513.456.9
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—128——
Wingspan (ft)——42.1103
Aisle Step (ft)———Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)———195