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Bell 525 Relentless vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Bell 525 Relentless is a large, fly-by-wire twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore, corporate, and government missions; it typically carries around a dozen-plus passengers in high-density layouts and offers a medium range on the order of a few hundred nautical miles, trading speed and range for vertical access and cabin flexibility. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop airplane in the personal/corporate category, generally seating up to six passengers and delivering long cross‑country capability for its class at roughly 1,500+ nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel, commonly configured for about 13–19 passengers and offering around 7,500 nautical miles of range. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop positioned below the TBM in speed and cabin size, typically seating up to five or six occupants and providing about 1,000–1,400 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves. Overall, the G700 dominates range and cabin, the TBM 960 leads among single turboprops for fast long trips, the M600 SLS targets simpler owner‑pilot missions, and the Bell 525 prioritizes point‑to‑point access without runways.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessDaher TBM 960Gulfstream G700Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2232
Min Crew2141
Total Seats186166
Flight RulesIFRIFR—IFR
ManufacturerBellDaher TBMGulfstreamPiper
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessTBM 960G700M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)580173075001406
Max Cabin Seats16—19—
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)66752908—2200
Standard Cabin Seats164124
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HGarmin G3000Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160330516274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$4,450,000$78,000,000$3,081,400
DOC / nm—$ 2.25—$ 2.19
Aircraft Type—Turbo Prop——
DOC / nm / Seat—$ 0.56—$ 0.55
Direct Operating Cost—$ 744—$ 603
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2141
Total Seats186165
Max Cabin Seats16—19—
Standard Cabin Seats164124
Lavatory—No—No
Galley Location—MIDFWDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)—6.2—5.6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—14390—12600
Crew Rest——Optional—
Jump Seat——Yes—
Lavatory Location——FWD / AFT—
Galley / Refreshment———Refreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)———8644
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYes—No
ModelCT7-2F1TBM 960Pearl 700PT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel———
TBO (hrs)40003500On Condition3600
Horsepower1800850—600
No. of Engines2—21
Fuel Capacity (gal)641——260
Flat Rating—ISA + 49—ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)——18250—
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77———
Length (ft)61.5835.3109.929.7
Cabin Width (ft)7.5848.24.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.54.16.254
Cabin Length (ft)15.513.456.912.3
Overall Height (ft)18.18—25.411.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5———
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128———
Wingspan (ft)—42.110343.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—123—165
Aisle Step (ft)——Flat Floor—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——19520