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Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x

The Bell 525 Relentless is a twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore, corporate, and utility missions. It typically carries around 16 passengers in a high‑density layout (fewer in executive configuration) and offers a range on the order of roughly 500–600 nautical miles, prioritizing vertical access over long cruise legs. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for rugged, short‑field hauling. It commonly seats up to 9 passengers (or more in commuter variants) and delivers roughly 900–1,000 nautical miles of range depending on payload and conditions. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop for fast owner‑flown or corporate travel. It typically seats 4–6 passengers in executive use (up to about 6–7 maximum) with range around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, trijet business jet, usually configured for about 12–16 passengers, and provides intercontinental range of roughly 6,000+ nautical miles.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessDaher TBM 960Dassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew212
Total Seats18617
Flight RulesIFRIFR—
ManufacturerBellDaher TBMDassault Falcon
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessTBM 9608X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58017306450
Max Cabin Seats16—16
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)6675290836900
Standard Cabin Seats16414
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HGarmin G3000Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160330516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$4,450,000$ 62,500,000
DOC / nm—$ 2.25$ 7.66
Aircraft Type—Turbo Prop—
DOC / nm / Seat—$ 0.56$ 0.64
Direct Operating Cost—$ 744$ 3,805
Cabin
Cockpit223
Min Crew212
Total Seats18617
Max Cabin Seats16—16
Standard Cabin Seats16414
Lavatory—No2 Enclosed Flushing
Galley Location—MIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)—6.210.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—1439029200
Crew Rest——No
Jump Seat——Yes
Lavatory Location——FWD / AFT
Galley / Refreshment——Galley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——3900
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1TBM 960PW307D
Fuel TypeJetFuel——
TBO (hrs)40003500On-Condition
Horsepower1800850—
No. of Engines2—3
Fuel Capacity (gal)641——
Flat Rating—ISA + 49ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)——6722
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77——
Length (ft)61.5835.380.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.5847.7
Cabin Height (ft)4.54.16.2
Cabin Length (ft)15.513.442.7
Overall Height (ft)18.18—26.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5——
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128——
Wingspan (ft)—42.186.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—1231695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)——29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——140