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Bell 525 Relentless vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700

The Bell 525 Relentless and Enstrom 480B are helicopters, while the Daher TBM 960 and Gulfstream G700 are fixed‑wing airplanes, so their missions diverge sharply. The Bell 525 is a super‑medium helicopter aimed at offshore and executive transport, typically carrying around a dozen-plus people depending on layout, with a range on the order of roughly 500–600 nautical miles. The Enstrom 480B is a much smaller piston helicopter, generally seating about five, with a much shorter range typically around 200–300 nautical miles. The TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop airplane designed for fast owner‑pilot travel, usually seating 4–6 in comfort (up to about 9 with high‑density seating) and offering roughly 1,000+ nautical miles of range depending on reserves and cruise settings. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet, commonly configured for about 12–19 passengers, with an intercontinental range around 7,000+ nautical miles, making it the clear outlier for distance and cabin volume.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessDaher TBM 960Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit223
Min Crew214
Total Seats18616
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellDaher TBMGulfstream
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessTBM 960G700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)58017307500
Max Cabin Seats1619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)66752908
Standard Cabin Seats16412
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HGarmin G3000Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160330516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$4,450,000$78,000,000
DOC / nm$ 2.25
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56
Direct Operating Cost$ 744
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew214
Total Seats18616
Max Cabin Seats1619
Standard Cabin Seats16412
LavatoryNo
Galley LocationMIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYes
ModelCT7-2F1TBM 960Pearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40003500On Condition
Horsepower1800850
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 49
Thrust (lbs)18250
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5835.3109.9
Cabin Width (ft)7.5848.2
Cabin Height (ft)4.54.16.25
Cabin Length (ft)15.513.456.9
Overall Height (ft)18.1825.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)42.1103
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195