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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.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessDaher TBM 960Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew211
Total Seats1866
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellDaher TBMPilatus
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessTBM 960PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58017302076
Max Cabin Seats1610
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)667529086680
Standard Cabin Seats1646
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HGarmin G3000Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160330440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$4,450,000$11,800,000
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 3.71
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.62
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 1,619
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew211
Total Seats1866
Max Cabin Seats1610
Standard Cabin Seats1646
LavatoryNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Galley LocationMIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.29.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439023500
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Lavatory LocationFWD
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1TBM 960FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400035005000
Horsepower1800850
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5835.352.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.5845.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.54.15.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.513.423
Overall Height (ft)18.1817.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)42.155.8
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