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Bell 525 Relentless vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire twin‑engine helicopter, best suited to point‑to‑point access where runways aren’t available. Its range is generally in the roughly 500–600 nautical mile class depending on payload, and typical passenger seating is around 12–16 in an executive layout. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop airplane optimized for fast, efficient owner‑pilot travel. It offers long cross‑country capability, typically around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles, with seating commonly 4–6 passengers (up to about 6–7 seats including crew-oriented configurations). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop airplane aimed at near‑light‑jet speed with turboprop economics. Range is commonly around 1,400–1,800 nautical miles, and it typically carries about 6–7 passengers in a roomy cabin. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet designed for versatility, including operation from shorter or semi‑prepared runways. Range is roughly 2,000 nautical miles, and typical passenger capacity is about 6–8 (with higher-density layouts possible).

SpecBell 525 RelentlessDaher TBM 960Piaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2111
Total Seats18686
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellDaher TBMPiaggioPilatus
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessTBM 960Avanti EVOPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)580173015302076
Max Cabin Seats16710
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)6675290837756680
Standard Cabin Seats16466
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HGarmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160330400440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$4,450,000$ 7,695,000$11,800,000
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 3.71
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.62
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 1,619
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2111
Total Seats18686
Max Cabin Seats16710
Standard Cabin Seats16466
LavatoryNoNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Galley LocationMIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.299.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)143902400023500
Galley / RefreshmentNoOptional Refreshment Center
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Lavatory LocationFWD
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1TBM 960PT6A–66BFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000350036005000
Horsepower1800850850
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 28ISA + 23
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5835.347.352.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.5846.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.54.15.85.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.513.414.923
Overall Height (ft)18.1813.117.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)42.147.155.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.53.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.290
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17