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Bell 525 Relentless vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Gulfstream G700 is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel, carrying roughly 13 to 19 passengers depending on configuration and offering about 7,500 nautical miles of range. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop airplane in the owner‑pilot/short business trip category; it typically seats about 4 to 6 passengers (up to around 6–7 including pilot, depending on layout) and has roughly 1,700 nautical miles of range. The Bell 525 Relentless is a super‑medium helicopter aimed at offshore, corporate, and utility missions; it commonly accommodates around 16 passengers (with layouts varying by mission) and has on the order of 560 nautical miles of range. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light helicopter used for public safety, EMS, and utility work; it typically carries about 4 to 6 passengers and has roughly 300 nautical miles of range. Overall, the G700 dominates range and cabin size, the TBM 960 offers efficient point‑to‑point airplane travel, and the helicopters trade range for vertical access and landing flexibility.

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