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Bell 525 Relentless vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Robinson R66

The Bell 525 Relentless and Robinson R66 are helicopters, while the Daher TBM 960 and Gulfstream G700 are fixed‑wing business aircraft, so they serve very different missions. The Bell 525 is a modern “super‑medium” twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore, corporate, and utility roles, with a long helicopter range of roughly 500–600 nautical miles and typically around a dozen-plus seats in an executive layout. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter optimized for simplicity and cost, with a shorter range around 300 nautical miles and seating for about five including the pilot. The TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop airplane for owner‑operators, optimized for efficient point‑to‑point travel, with range on the order of 1,500–1,700 nautical miles and typically 4–6 passengers plus a pilot depending on configuration. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental missions, offering roughly 7,500 nautical miles of range and commonly configured for about 13–19 passengers, with maximum seating higher depending on layout.

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