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Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Daher Tbm 960

The Bell 525 Relentless is a twin‑engine helicopter aimed at point‑to‑point flexibility, including access to helipads and tight sites where fixed‑wing aircraft can’t operate. It typically carries about 16 passengers in an offshore-style layout (often fewer in executive configurations) and offers a practical range on the order of roughly 500 to 600 nautical miles, prioritizing vertical lift and short-hop utility over long distance. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet built for intercontinental missions. It seats up to about 19 passengers depending on layout and is designed for around 7,700 nautical miles of range, making it the clear choice for nonstop long-haul travel at high speed and altitude with a large-cabin experience. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop airplane positioned as a fast, efficient personal/corporate aircraft. It typically carries 4 to 6 passengers (up to about 6 seats) and delivers roughly 1,400 to 1,700 nautical miles of range, trading cabin size for lower operating costs and access to shorter runways than many jets.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 7500Daher TBM 960
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats18146
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellBombardierDaher TBM
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessGlobal 7500TBM 960
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58077001730
Max Cabin Seats1619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)66752908
Standard Cabin Seats16124
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516330
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$75,000,000$4,450,000
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 2.25
Aircraft TypeBusiness JetTurbo Prop
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.56
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 744
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats18146
Max Cabin Seats1619
Standard Cabin Seats16124
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWDMID
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1PassportTBM 960
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition3500
Horsepower1800850
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 49
Thrust (lbs)18920
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5811135.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.5884
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.24.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.554.513.4
Overall Height (ft)18.1827
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)10442.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123