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.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Daher TBM 960 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 10 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Cessna Citation | Daher TBM |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | XLS+ | TBM 960 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 1906 | 1730 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 9 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | 7540 | 2908 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 8 | 4 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 430 | 330 |
| 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 Type | — | — | Turbo Prop |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 10 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 9 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 8 | 4 |
| Lavatory | — | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | No |
| Crew Rest | — | No | — |
| Jump Seat | — | No | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | MID |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9.3 | 6.2 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 25230 | 14390 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | PW545C | TBM 960 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 5000 | 3500 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — | 850 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 10 | ISA + 49 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 4119 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 52.5 | 35.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 5.5 | 4 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 5.7 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 18.5 | 13.4 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 17.2 | — |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | 80 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 56.3 | 42.1 |
| 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 |