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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 RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellBombardierDaher TBMGulfstream
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessGlobal 7500TBM 960G700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)580770017307500
Max Cabin Seats161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)66752908
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 TypeBusiness JetTurbo Prop
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.56
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 744
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2214
Total Seats1814616
Max Cabin Seats161919
Standard Cabin Seats1612412
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Crew RestYesOptional
Jump SeatYesYes
Galley LocationFWDMIDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
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
Horsepower1800850
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 49
Thrust (lbs)1892018250
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)18.182725.4
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