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Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bell 525 Relentless is a twin‑engine rotorcraft aimed at offshore, corporate, and SAR-style missions; its typical range is roughly 500–600 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, and it generally seats about 16–20 passengers in high‑density layouts (often fewer in executive configurations). The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility airplane optimized for short, rugged routes; it commonly offers about 900–1,000 nautical miles of range and typically carries up to 9 passengers (or more in commuter layouts, depending on certification). The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop, positioned as a fast owner‑flown/business aircraft; it provides about 1,400–1,700 nautical miles of range and usually seats 4–6 passengers in comfort (up to about 6–7 total including pilot). The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet designed for versatile operations including shorter/rougher runways; it commonly delivers around 1,700–2,000 nautical miles of range and typically seats 6–10 passengers depending on cabin layout.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessDaher TBM 960Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew211
Total Seats1866
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellDaher TBMPilatus
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessTBM 960PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58017302076
Max Cabin Seats1610
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)667529086680
Standard Cabin Seats1646
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HGarmin G3000Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160330440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$4,450,000$11,800,000
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 3.71
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.62
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 1,619
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew211
Total Seats1866
Max Cabin Seats1610
Standard Cabin Seats1646
LavatoryNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Galley LocationMIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.29.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439023500
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Lavatory LocationFWD
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1TBM 960FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400035005000
Horsepower1800850
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5835.352.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.5845.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.54.15.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.513.423
Overall Height (ft)18.1817.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)42.155.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90