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Bell 525 Relentless vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E

The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire, twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore and executive missions; it typically carries about 16–20 passengers depending on configuration, but its practical range is far shorter than the fixed‑wing aircraft here, roughly in the 500–600 nautical mile class. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop, best viewed as a fast owner‑flown or small corporate aircraft; it generally seats 4–6 passengers in comfort (up to about 9 including crew in high‑density layouts) and offers around 1,500–1,700 nautical miles of range depending on reserves and conditions. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin business jet with a typical 13‑passenger layout and about 3,900 nautical miles of range, suited to longer regional or some intercontinental trips. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range, large‑cabin trijet, typically seating around 12–16 passengers, and reaches roughly 6,400 nautical miles, enabling many nonstop intercontinental city pairs.

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