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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 and Bell 525 Relentless are twin‑engine helicopters aimed at offshore transport, SAR, and VIP utility, while the Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop airplane optimized for fast owner‑flown travel, and the Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet designed for versatile executive and utility missions, including operation from shorter or less‑prepared runways. In range terms, the H225 and Bell 525 are broadly comparable for helicopter missions, typically in the several‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class depending on payload and reserves; the Bell 525 is often positioned with strong cruise speed and modern avionics, while the H225 is known for heavy‑lift capability and long overwater mission profiles. The TBM 960 generally offers longer point‑to‑point range than either helicopter, commonly around the 1,000+ nautical mile class. The PC‑24 typically provides jet range in the roughly 1,800–2,000 nautical mile class, depending on configuration. For passenger capacity, the H225 can be configured for high‑density seating (often around the high‑teens to low‑20s), the Bell 525 typically carries fewer (around the mid‑teens), the TBM 960 usually seats about 4–6 passengers plus pilot, and the PC‑24 commonly seats about 6–10 in executive layouts.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bell 525 RelentlessDaher TBM 960Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.25$ 3.71
Min Crew2211
Total Seats211866
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellDaher TBMPilatus
Aircraft NameH225525 RelentlessTBM 960PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45458017302076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.56$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats281610
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)11929667529086680
Standard Cabin Seats191646
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 744$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000HGarmin G3000Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142160330440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,000,000$4,450,000$11,800,000
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2211
Total Seats211866
Max Cabin Seats281610
Standard Cabin Seats191646
LavatoryNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Galley LocationMIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.29.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439023500
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Lavatory LocationFWD
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-2F1TBM 960FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500400035005000
Horsepower21001800850
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684641
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.461.5835.352.2
Overall Height (ft)16.318.1817.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.254.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547123
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.5845.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.54.15.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.513.423
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)42.155.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90