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Bell 525 Relentless vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Gulfstream G700

The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire super‑medium helicopter suited to point-to-point regional missions and offshore work, typically carrying about 12–16 passengers with a practical range around 500–600 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop optimized for owner‑pilot or small team travel, usually seating 4–6 in comfort (up to about 6–7 total), with roughly 1,700–1,800 nautical miles of range. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet aimed at intercontinental executive travel, commonly configured for about 13–19 passengers (certified higher), and capable of roughly 7,500 nautical miles. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a VIP airliner/“bizliner” platform emphasizing space and long-haul capability; while it can be outfitted in many layouts, it often supports a few dozen passengers in luxurious arrangements and can reach roughly 6,000–6,600 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves. Overall, the TBM 960 and Bell 525 focus on smaller groups and shorter ranges, while the G700 and BBJ MAX 9 target long-range corporate or head-of-state missions with far greater cabin volume.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBoeing BBJ MAX 9Daher TBM 960Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit2223
Min Crew2414
Total Seats1812616
Flight RulesIFR—IFR—
ManufacturerBellBoeingDaher TBMGulfstream
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessBBJ MAX 9TBM 960G700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)580637617307500
Max Cabin Seats1635—19
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)6675771202908—
Standard Cabin Seats168412
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HHoneywellGarmin G3000Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160470330516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$107,700,000$4,450,000$78,000,000
DOC / nm—$ 15.74$ 2.25—
DOC / nm / Seat—$ 1.97$ 0.56—
Direct Operating Cost—$ 7,396$ 744—
Aircraft Type——Turbo Prop—
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2414
Total Seats1810616
Max Cabin Seats1635—19
Standard Cabin Seats168412
Configuration—Green Interior——
Cabin Pressure (psi)—96.2—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—2400014390—
Lavatory——No—
Galley Location——MIDFWD
Crew Rest———Optional
Jump Seat———Yes
Lavatory Location———FWD / AFT
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYes—
ModelCT7-2F1LEAP-1BTBM 960Pearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuel———
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition3500On Condition
Horsepower1800—850—
No. of Engines22—2
Fuel Capacity (gal)641———
Flat Rating—ISA + 15ISA + 49—
Thrust (lbs)—28000—18250
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77———
Length (ft)61.58138.435.3109.9
Cabin Width (ft)7.5811.648.2
Cabin Height (ft)4.57.14.16.25
Cabin Length (ft)15.5107.213.456.9
Overall Height (ft)18.1840.3—25.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5———
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1281485——
Wingspan (ft)—117.942.1103
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat Floor—Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—10.7——
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—100.6——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)——123—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)———195