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Bell 525 Relentless vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189

The Gulfstream G700 is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental missions. It offers by far the greatest range, typically around 7,500 nautical miles, and the highest passenger capacity of the group, commonly configured for roughly 10–19 passengers depending on interior layout. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop airplane aimed at fast, efficient owner‑pilot or small‑team travel. It has a much shorter range than the G700 but remains strong for its class at about 1,700 nautical miles, with seating generally for up to 6 passengers. The Bell 525 Relentless is a super‑medium helicopter focused on offshore, corporate, and utility roles, trading speed and range for vertical lift and access. Its range is roughly in the 500–600 nautical mile class, with typical capacity around 16–20 occupants depending on configuration. The Leonardo AW189 is a larger medium helicopter optimized for offshore transport and search‑and‑rescue, with similar mission flexibility. Its range is commonly around 450–500 nautical miles, and it typically carries about 16–19 passengers in an offshore layout.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessDaher TBM 960Gulfstream G700AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit2232
Min Crew2141
Total Seats1861621
Flight RulesIFRIFR—IFR
ManufacturerBellDaher TBMGulfstreamLeonardo
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessTBM 960G700AW189
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58017307500651
Max Cabin Seats16—1919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)66752908——
Standard Cabin Seats1641219
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HGarmin G3000Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160330516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$4,450,000$78,000,000$2,413,000
DOC / nm—$ 2.25—$ 15.57
Aircraft Type—Turbo Prop——
DOC / nm / Seat—$ 0.56—$ 0.74
Direct Operating Cost—$ 744—$ 2,413
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2141
Total Seats1861621
Max Cabin Seats16—1919
Standard Cabin Seats1641219
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—Yes
ModelCT7-2F1TBM 960Pearl 700CT7-2E1
Fuel TypeJetFuel——JetFuel
TBO (hrs)40003500On Condition4000
Horsepower1800850—1983
No. of Engines2—22
Fuel Capacity (gal)641———
Flat Rating—ISA + 49——
Thrust (lbs)——18250—
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77———
Length (ft)61.5835.3109.957.8
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—25.416.6
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5——48
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128——85
Wingspan (ft)—42.1103—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—123—395
Aisle Step (ft)——Flat Floor—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——195—