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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).

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 7500Daher TBM 960Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit2223
Min Crew2214
Total Seats1814616
Flight RulesIFR—IFR—
ManufacturerBellBombardierDaher TBMGulfstream
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessGlobal 7500TBM 960G700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)580770017307500
Max Cabin Seats1619—19
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)6675—2908—
Standard Cabin Seats1612412
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Garmin G3000Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516330516
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 JetTurbo Prop—
DOC / nm / Seat—$ 0.79$ 0.56—
Direct Operating Cost—$ 4,900$ 744—
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2214
Total Seats1814616
Max Cabin Seats1619—19
Standard Cabin Seats1612412
Lavatory—2 Enclosed FlushingNo—
Crew Rest—Yes—Optional
Jump Seat—Yes—Yes
Galley Location—FWDMIDFWD
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
FADECDual-ChannelYesYes—
ModelCT7-2F1PassportTBM 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)—18920—18250
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77———
Length (ft)61.5811135.3109.9
Cabin Width (ft)7.58848.2
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.24.16.25
Cabin Length (ft)15.554.513.456.9
Overall Height (ft)18.1827—25.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5———
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128———
Wingspan (ft)—10442.1103
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)——123—
Aisle Step (ft)———Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)———195