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Bell 525 Relentless vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700

The Bell 525 Relentless is a super-medium helicopter, best suited to short-to-mid regional missions with typical ranges on the order of roughly 500–600 nautical miles, carrying about 10–16 passengers depending on configuration; it prioritizes vertical access and point-to-point flexibility over speed and distance. The Daher TBM 960 is a single-engine turboprop airplane optimized for efficient owner-flown travel, with an approximate range around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles and typically 4–6 passengers in a high-comfort layout (with seating for up to about 6–8 depending on interior choices). The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long-range large-cabin business jet, spanning roughly 6,400 nautical miles and commonly seating about 12–16 passengers, emphasizing intercontinental capability and runway flexibility. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra-long-range large-cabin jet with among the longest ranges in its class at about 7,500 nautical miles and a typical capacity around 13–19 passengers, geared toward nonstop global missions with maximum cabin space and premium amenities.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessDaher TBM 960Dassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit2223
Min Crew2124
Total Seats1861716
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellDaher TBMDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessTBM 9608XG700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)580173064507500
Max Cabin Seats161619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)6675290836900
Standard Cabin Seats1641412
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HGarmin G3000Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160330516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$4,450,000$ 62,500,000$78,000,000
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 7.66
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.64
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 3,805
Cabin
Cockpit2232
Min Crew2124
Total Seats1861716
Max Cabin Seats161619
Standard Cabin Seats1641412
LavatoryNo2 Enclosed Flushing
Galley LocationMIDFWDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.210.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439029200
Crew RestNoOptional
Jump SeatYesYes
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1TBM 960PW307DPearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40003500On-ConditionOn Condition
Horsepower1800850
No. of Engines232
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)672218250
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5835.380.2109.9
Cabin Width (ft)7.5847.78.2
Cabin Height (ft)4.54.16.26.25
Cabin Length (ft)15.513.442.756.9
Overall Height (ft)18.1826.125.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)42.186.3103
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1231695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140195
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor