Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Gulfstream G700
The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire, super‑medium helicopter aimed at point-to-point regional missions and offshore/VIP transport. Its range is roughly in the 500–700 nautical mile class, and typical passenger capacity is up to about 16–19 depending on configuration, though VIP layouts usually seat fewer. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop airplane optimized for owner‑pilots and fast regional travel. It offers about 1,400–1,700 nautical miles of range with a typical seating capacity of 4–6 passengers (up to around 6–7 seats total including pilot). The Bombardier Global 7500 and Gulfstream G700 are ultra‑long‑range business jets designed for intercontinental flights with high-speed cruise and large cabins. Both are in the roughly 7,000–8,000+ nautical mile range bracket, with the Global 7500 generally cited around 7,700 nm and the G700 around 7,500+ nm. Passenger capacity is typically 10–16 in executive layouts, with maximum certified capacities in the high‑teens (and higher in dense configurations).
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Bombardier Global 7500 | Daher TBM 960 | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 6 | 16 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | IFR | — |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Bombardier | Daher TBM | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | Global 7500 | TBM 960 | G700 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 7700 | 1730 | 7500 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | — | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | — | 2908 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 4 | 12 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Garmin G3000 | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 516 | 330 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $4,450,000 | $78,000,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 9.50 | $ 2.25 | — |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | Turbo Prop | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.79 | $ 0.56 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 4,900 | $ 744 | — |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 6 | 16 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | — | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 4 | 12 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No | — |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | — | Optional |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | — | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | MID | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | — | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 6.2 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 14390 | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | Passport | TBM 960 | Pearl 700 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On-Condition | 3500 | On Condition |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — | 850 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 49 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18920 | — | 18250 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 111 | 35.3 | 109.9 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 8 | 4 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 6.2 | 4.1 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 54.5 | 13.4 | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 27 | — | 25.4 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | — | — | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 104 | 42.1 | 103 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 123 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 195 |