Bell 525 Relentless vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Enstrom 480b vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Bell 525 Relentless and Enstrom 480B are helicopters, while the Daher TBM 960 and Pilatus PC-24 are fixed‑wing turboprop and jet aircraft respectively. The Bell 525 is a larger, twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore, corporate, and utility missions; it typically carries a pilot plus roughly a dozen-plus passengers depending on interior, and offers medium range for a helicopter (on the order of several hundred nautical miles). The Enstrom 480B is a smaller, single‑engine piston helicopter focused on training and light utility; it generally seats up to five and has a much shorter range, typically a few hundred nautical miles or less. The TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop airplane optimized for owner‑pilots and fast regional trips; it commonly seats six (with optional layouts) and has long range for its class, roughly around 1,000+ nautical miles. The PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light business jet with greater cabin volume and payload; it typically carries about six to eight passengers (more in high‑density seating) and offers the longest range of the group, roughly around 2,000 nautical miles.
| 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 |