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Bell 525 Relentless vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 960

The Bell 525 Relentless is a twin‑engine helicopter aimed at executive and offshore missions. It fits the rotorcraft category, typically carries about 12–16 passengers depending on layout, and offers roughly a 500–600 nautical mile class range, trading speed and range for vertical takeoff and point‑to‑point access. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range large business jet derived from the 737 MAX 9. It has by far the greatest range and cabin volume here, with range on the order of roughly 3,200–3,600 nautical miles depending on configuration, and passenger capacity that can vary widely: often around 25–50 in VIP layouts, but it can seat well over 150 in high‑density airline seating. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft for short-haul and rugged-field work, typically seating about 9–14 passengers, with range commonly around 800–1,000 nautical miles. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop business aircraft, typically carrying 4–6 passengers, with range roughly around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles, prioritizing speed and efficiency over capacity.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBoeing BBJ MAX 9Daher TBM 960
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew241
Total Seats18126
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellBoeingDaher TBM
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessBBJ MAX 9TBM 960
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58063761730
Max Cabin Seats1635
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)6675771202908
Standard Cabin Seats1684
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HHoneywellGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160470330
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$107,700,000$4,450,000
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 2.25
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.56
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 744
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew241
Total Seats18106
Max Cabin Seats1635
Standard Cabin Seats1684
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)96.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400014390
LavatoryNo
Galley LocationMID
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1LEAP-1BTBM 960
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition3500
Horsepower1800850
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 49
Thrust (lbs)28000
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.58138.435.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.5811.64
Cabin Height (ft)4.57.14.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.5107.213.4
Overall Height (ft)18.1840.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1281485
Wingspan (ft)117.942.1
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123