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Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E

The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire helicopter aimed at offshore and corporate missions; compared with the fixed‑wing aircraft here it has the shortest range (roughly in the 500–700 nm class) and typically carries about 10–16 passengers depending on configuration. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop business aircraft; it offers longer range than the Bell (about 1,400–1,700 nm) with a smaller cabin, usually 4–6 passengers in comfort (up to about 6–8 seats including the cockpit). The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a light jet; it generally sits above the TBM in speed and cabin volume, with midrange capability around 1,700–2,100 nm and typical seating for about 7–9 passengers. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin long-range business jet; it leads this group in range (about 3,700–3,900 nm) and passenger capacity, commonly seating 10–13 passengers with more space and baggage capability than the others.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessCessna Citation XLS+Daher TBM 960
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats18106
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellCessna CitationDaher TBM
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessXLS+TBM 960
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58019061730
Max Cabin Seats169
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)667575402908
Standard Cabin Seats1684
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160430330
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$15,500,000$4,450,000
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 2.25
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.56
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 744
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats18106
Max Cabin Seats169
Standard Cabin Seats1684
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Galley LocationFWDMID
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.36.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2523014390
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1PW545CTBM 960
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400050003500
Horsepower1800850
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 49
Thrust (lbs)4119
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5852.535.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.585.54
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.74.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.518.513.4
Overall Height (ft)18.1817.2
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12880
Wingspan (ft)56.342.1
Aisle Step (ft)0.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123