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Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E

The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire, twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore and executive transport. It typically carries about 12–16 passengers depending on layout, with a practical range on the order of roughly 500–600 nautical miles, making it strong for point-to-point missions without runways but not a long-range cruiser. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for rugged, short-field operations. It generally seats up to 9–14 passengers (often 9 in commuter configuration) and offers a range commonly around 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single‑engine turboprop designed for fast owner-operation. It typically seats 4–6 passengers in comfort (up to about 6–7 including pilot) with range roughly around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin business jet for long-haul corporate travel, usually configured for about 13 passengers, with range approximately 3,900–4,000 nautical miles.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessDaher TBM 960
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew21
Total Seats186
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellDaher TBM
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessTBM 960
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5801730
Max Cabin Seats16
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)66752908
Standard Cabin Seats164
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160330
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$4,450,000
DOC / nm$ 2.25
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56
Direct Operating Cost$ 744
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew21
Total Seats186
Max Cabin Seats16
Standard Cabin Seats164
LavatoryNo
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYes
ModelCT7-2F1TBM 960
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40003500
Horsepower1800850
No. of Engines2
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 49
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5835.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.584
Cabin Height (ft)4.54.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.513.4
Overall Height (ft)18.18
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)42.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123