Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Robinson R66
The Bell 525 Relentless is a super‑medium helicopter aimed at offshore and executive missions, trading speed and weather flexibility for vertical lift access; it typically carries up to about 16 people in an all‑passenger layout (often fewer in executive interiors) and offers roughly a 500–600 nautical mile class range depending on load and reserves. The Robinson R66 is a smaller, lighter turbine helicopter for utility and personal flying, usually seating 4–5 people with a much shorter, roughly 300–350 nautical mile class range. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop airplane in the personal/business category, generally seating up to 6 (sometimes 7 including a belted lav) and delivering about 1,500–1,700 nautical miles of range at efficient cruise settings. The Bombardier Global 7500 is a large, ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental travel, typically accommodating 8–19 passengers depending on cabin configuration, with around 7,700 nautical miles of range—far beyond the others, but requiring runway infrastructure rather than helipads.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Bombardier Global 7500 | Daher TBM 960 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Bombardier | Daher TBM |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | Global 7500 | TBM 960 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 7700 | 1730 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | — | 2908 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 4 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 516 | 330 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $4,450,000 |
| 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 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 4 |
| 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 |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | Passport | TBM 960 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On-Condition | 3500 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — | 850 |
| No. of Engines | 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 |
| 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 | — |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | — | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 104 | 42.1 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 123 |