Bell 525 Relentless vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire, super-medium helicopter aimed at point-to-point missions without runways; compared with the airplanes here it has the shortest range, typically in the mid-hundreds of nautical miles depending on payload, and it generally carries around a dozen-plus people in an executive layout. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop airplane optimized for fast personal and small-business travel; it offers long range for its class (roughly around 1,500 nautical miles) but limited seating, typically 4–6 passengers plus a pilot. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin business jet focused on long-haul comfort; it has by far the greatest passenger capacity (commonly 12–14 in corporate configurations) and transcontinental range on the order of 3,500+ nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet with strong utility and short/rough-field capability; it sits between the TBM and Legacy, typically carrying about 6–10 passengers with range roughly around 2,000 nautical miles, trading ultimate range for access and versatility.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Daher TBM 960 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | — |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Daher TBM | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | TBM 960 | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 1730 | 2076 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | — | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | 2908 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 4 | 6 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Garmin G3000 | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 330 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $4,450,000 | $11,800,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 2.25 | $ 3.71 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Turbo Prop | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.56 | $ 0.62 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 744 | $ 1,619 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 6 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | — | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 4 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | No | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Galley Location | — | MID | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 6.2 | 9.3 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 14390 | 23500 |
| Crew Rest | — | — | No |
| Jump Seat | — | — | No |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | TBM 960 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 3500 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | 850 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | — | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 49 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | 3435 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 35.3 | 52.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 4 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 4.1 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 13.4 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | — | 17.4 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | — | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 42.1 | 55.8 |
| 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 |