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).
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Bombardier Global 7500 | Daher TBM 960 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 6 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Bombardier | Daher TBM | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | Global 7500 | TBM 960 | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 7700 | 1730 | 439 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | — | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | — | 2908 | 7417 |
| 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 | $30,650,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 9.50 | $ 2.25 | $ 19.79 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | Turbo Prop | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.79 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.94 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 4,900 | $ 744 | $ 3,068 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 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 | CT7-8A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On-Condition | 3500 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — | 850 | 2520 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | — | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | — | 760 |
| 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 | — | 17.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | — | — | 140 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 104 | 42.1 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 123 | 775 |