Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Leonardo Aw189
The Bombardier Global 7500 is the only long‑range business jet in this set, built for intercontinental travel. It typically carries around 14–19 passengers (with layouts varying by operator) and offers roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range, making it best suited to nonstop city‑pairs across oceans with a full cabin experience. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop airplane aimed at fast, efficient point‑to‑point travel for small groups. It generally seats up to about six passengers plus a pilot and has an approximate range around 1,700 nautical miles, trading cabin size for lower operating cost and access to shorter runways. The Bell 525 Relentless and the Leonardo AW189 are twin‑engine helicopters optimized for vertical access. Both typically seat in the mid‑teens depending on configuration, with the AW189 often set up for about 16–19 and the Bell 525 commonly around 16–20. Their ranges are far shorter than the jets and turboprops, generally a few hundred nautical miles, with the AW189 commonly around 450–500 nm and the Bell 525 in a similar bracket depending on fuel and payload.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Bombardier Global 7500 | Daher TBM 960 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 6 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Bombardier | Daher TBM | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | Global 7500 | TBM 960 | AW189 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 7700 | 1730 | 651 |
| 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 | 19 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Garmin G3000 | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 516 | 330 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $4,450,000 | $2,413,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 9.50 | $ 2.25 | $ 15.57 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | Turbo Prop | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.79 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.74 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 4,900 | $ 744 | $ 2,413 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 6 | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | — | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 4 | 19 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No | — |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | — | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | — | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | MID | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | 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 | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | Passport | TBM 960 | CT7-2E1 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On-Condition | 3500 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — | 850 | 1983 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 49 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18920 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 111 | 35.3 | 57.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 8 | 4 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 6.2 | 4.1 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 54.5 | 13.4 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 27 | — | 16.6 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | — | 48 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | — | — | 85 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 104 | 42.1 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 123 | 395 |