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Bell 525 Relentless vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bell 525 Relentless and the MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer are helicopters, while the Daher TBM 960 and Pilatus PC-24 are fixed‑wing turboprops/jet. In category, the Bell 525 is a modern super‑medium twin intended for offshore, corporate, and public missions; the MD 902 is a lighter twin utility helicopter known for its NOTAR anti‑torque system. The TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop optimized for fast owner‑pilot and corporate travel, whereas the PC‑24 is a light business jet designed for longer trips and flexible operations, including shorter or less‑prepared runways. For range, the PC‑24 generally offers the longest legs of the group, suitable for typical light‑jet missions; the TBM 960 is close behind with strong long‑range capability for a turboprop. Both helicopters have shorter ranges than the airplanes, with the Bell 525 typically exceeding the MD 902. For passenger capacity, the PC‑24 usually carries the most in typical business layouts, the Bell 525 can also accommodate sizable cabins depending on configuration, the TBM 960 commonly seats around six passengers plus a pilot, and the MD 902 is typically configured for fewer than the Bell 525.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessDaher TBM 960Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew211
Total Seats1866
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellDaher TBMPilatus
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessTBM 960PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58017302076
Max Cabin Seats1610
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)667529086680
Standard Cabin Seats1646
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HGarmin G3000Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160330440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$4,450,000$11,800,000
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 3.71
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.62
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 1,619
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew211
Total Seats1866
Max Cabin Seats1610
Standard Cabin Seats1646
LavatoryNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Galley LocationMIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.29.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439023500
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Lavatory LocationFWD
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1TBM 960FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400035005000
Horsepower1800850
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5835.352.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.5845.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.54.15.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.513.423
Overall Height (ft)18.1817.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)42.155.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90