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Bell 525 Relentless vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bell 525 Relentless and Sikorsky S-92 are twin‑engine helicopters aimed at offshore, corporate, and utility missions, while the Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop airplane optimized for fast, efficient owner‑pilot travel, and the Embraer Legacy 650E is a long‑range midsize business jet designed for higher-speed intercity and international missions. In range terms, the Legacy 650E is the clear leader at roughly 3,900 nautical miles, enabling true long‑haul capability. The TBM 960 sits in the middle at about 1,700–1,800 nautical miles depending on reserves and conditions, well suited to regional to transcontinental legs with fewer passengers. The S-92 and Bell 525 typically offer shorter ranges, commonly on the order of roughly 500–700 nautical miles in passenger configurations, reflecting helicopter mission profiles and reserve requirements. For passenger capacity, the TBM 960 generally carries about 4–6 passengers plus a pilot, the Bell 525 is commonly configured around 12–16 passengers, the S-92 often seats about 19 passengers (with higher-density layouts possible), and the Legacy 650E typically accommodates around 13–14 passengers in executive seating.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessDaher TBM 960Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew212
Total Seats18621
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellDaher TBMSikorsky
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessTBM 960S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5801730439
Max Cabin Seats16—19
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)667529087417
Standard Cabin Seats16419
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HGarmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160330155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$4,450,000 $30,650,000
DOC / nm—$ 2.25$ 19.79
Aircraft Type—Turbo Prop—
DOC / nm / Seat—$ 0.56$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost—$ 744$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew212
Total Seats18621
Max Cabin Seats16—19
Standard Cabin Seats16419
Lavatory—No—
Galley Location—MID—
Cabin Pressure (psi)—6.2—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—14390—
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1TBM 960CT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuel—JetFuel
TBO (hrs)400035004000
Horsepower18008502520
No. of Engines2—1
Fuel Capacity (gal)641—760
Flat Rating—ISA + 49—
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77——
Length (ft)61.5835.3—
Cabin Width (ft)7.584—
Cabin Height (ft)4.54.1—
Cabin Length (ft)15.513.4—
Overall Height (ft)18.18—17.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5——
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128—140
Wingspan (ft)—42.1—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—123775