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Bell 525 Relentless vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bell 525 Relentless and Sikorsky S-92 are twin‑engine helicopters, while the Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop airplane and the Gulfstream G700 is a long‑range business jet. In passenger capacity, the TBM 960 is the smallest, typically seating about 4–6 passengers (plus pilot), aimed at owner‑operators and short executive trips. The Bell 525 generally carries around 10–16 occupants depending on configuration, suiting offshore and corporate shuttle missions. The Sikorsky S-92 is larger and commonly configured for roughly 18–19 passengers, frequently used for offshore transport and utility/VIP roles. In range, the G700 is in a different class, offering intercontinental capability around 7,000+ nautical miles. The TBM 960 provides solid regional range around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles depending on reserves and mission profile. The two helicopters have shorter ranges than fixed‑wing aircraft, typically in the several-hundred‑nautical‑mile bracket; the Bell 525 is roughly around 500–600 nm, while the S-92 is commonly around 500+ nm depending on payload and tanks.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessDaher TBM 960Gulfstream G700Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2232
Min Crew2142
Total Seats1861621
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellDaher TBMGulfstreamSikorsky
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessTBM 960G700S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58017307500439
Max Cabin Seats161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)667529087417
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 $30,650,000
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 19.79
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2142
Total Seats1861621
Max Cabin Seats161919
Standard Cabin Seats1641219
LavatoryNo
Galley LocationMIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1TBM 960Pearl 700CT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40003500On Condition4000
Horsepower18008502520
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)641760
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)18.1825.417.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128140
Wingspan (ft)42.1103
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123775
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195