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Bell 525 Relentless vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Gulfstream G700

The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire super‑medium helicopter optimized for point-to-point regional missions and access to helipads or confined areas. Its range is roughly on the order of 500–600 nautical miles depending on load and reserves, and it typically carries around 16 passengers in an airline-style configuration (often fewer in executive layouts). The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop airplane aimed at fast personal or small business travel between airports. Its range is approximately 1,400–1,700 nautical miles depending on power settings and payload, and it generally seats up to 6 passengers plus a pilot (with seating configurations varying). The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel with maximum speed, cabin volume, and comfort. Its range is about 7,500 nautical miles, and it typically accommodates 10–19 passengers in executive layouts (with higher maximum certified occupancy depending on configuration).

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 Seats16—19
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 Type—Turbo Prop—
DOC / nm / Seat—$ 0.56—
Direct Operating Cost—$ 744—
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew214
Total Seats18616
Max Cabin Seats16—19
Standard Cabin Seats16412
Lavatory—No—
Galley Location—MIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)—6.2—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—14390—
Crew Rest——Optional
Jump Seat——Yes
Lavatory Location——FWD / AFT
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYes—
ModelCT7-2F1TBM 960Pearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuel——
TBO (hrs)40003500On Condition
Horsepower1800850—
No. of Engines2—2
Fuel Capacity (gal)641——
Flat Rating—ISA + 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)18.18—25.4
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