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Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range ultra‑long‑haul business jet designed for intercontinental missions. It has by far the greatest range, roughly 7,700 nautical miles, and typically carries about 8 to 19 passengers depending on cabin configuration. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop business aircraft aimed at efficient owner‑pilot or small‑group travel. Its range is much shorter than the Global 7500 but strong for its class at about 1,700 nautical miles, and it typically seats 4 to 6 passengers (up to about 7–8 including pilot, depending on layout). The Bell 525 Relentless is a modern “super‑medium” twin‑engine helicopter optimized for corporate, offshore, and utility roles. Its range is on the order of about 500–600 nautical miles, with typical seating around 12–16. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a larger heavy/transport helicopter widely used for offshore and SAR missions. Its range is broadly similar to or modestly greater than the 525 (roughly 500–600+ nautical miles), while passenger capacity is higher, commonly around 19 (and more in utility layouts).

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 7500Daher TBM 960Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2212
Total Seats1814621
Flight RulesIFR—IFRIFR
ManufacturerBellBombardierDaher TBMSikorsky
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessGlobal 7500TBM 960S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58077001730439
Max Cabin Seats1619—19
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)6675—29087417
Standard Cabin Seats1612419
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Garmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516330155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$75,000,000$4,450,000 $30,650,000
DOC / nm—$ 9.50$ 2.25$ 19.79
Aircraft Type—Business JetTurbo Prop—
DOC / nm / Seat—$ 0.79$ 0.56$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost—$ 4,900$ 744$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2212
Total Seats1814621
Max Cabin Seats1619—19
Standard Cabin Seats1612419
Lavatory—2 Enclosed FlushingNo—
Crew Rest—Yes——
Jump Seat—Yes——
Galley Location—FWDMID—
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT——
Galley / Refreshment—Galley——
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—4500——
Cabin Pressure (psi)——6.2—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)——14390—
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1PassportTBM 960CT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuel——JetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition35004000
Horsepower1800—8502520
No. of Engines22—1
Fuel Capacity (gal)641——760
Flat Rating—ISA + 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—17.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5———
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128——140
Wingspan (ft)—10442.1—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)——123775