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Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Bell 525 Relentless and the MD Helicopters 902 Explorer are helicopters, while the Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range business jet and the Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop airplane. In category and mission, the Global 7500 is built for intercontinental corporate travel at high altitude and high speed; the TBM 960 targets fast owner‑pilot or small executive trips with lower operating complexity; the Bell 525 is a fly‑by‑wire super‑medium helicopter aimed at offshore, corporate, and utility roles; and the 902 Explorer is a lighter twin‑engine helicopter commonly used for EMS, law enforcement, and utility work. Range differs dramatically: the Global 7500 leads at roughly 7,700 nautical miles, enabling nonstop long‑haul flights. The TBM 960 is mid‑range at about 1,400–1,700 nautical miles depending on profile. The Bell 525 is typically around 500–600 nautical miles, and the 902 Explorer is shorter, roughly 300–400 nautical miles. Passenger capacity follows mission: the Global 7500 typically carries around 8–19, the TBM 960 up to 6, the Bell 525 commonly about 16–20 (layout‑dependent), and the 902 Explorer about 8–10.

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