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Bell 525 Relentless vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bell 525 Relentless and Sikorsky S-92 are twin‑engine helicopters aimed at offshore, corporate, and utility missions, while the Daher TBM 960 and Pilatus PC‑24 are fixed‑wing business aircraft (a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop and a light jet, respectively). In category terms, the TBM 960 is best seen as an owner‑flown or small‑team business turboprop; the PC‑24 is a light business jet designed to carry more people and operate from shorter or less‑prepared runways; the Bell 525 is a modern super‑medium helicopter; and the S‑92 is a larger medium helicopter commonly used for offshore transport and VIP configurations. For range, the fixed‑wing aircraft generally travel farther and faster on a trip profile: the TBM 960 is typically around the 1,400–1,700 nm class, and the PC‑24 is roughly around 1,800–2,000 nm depending on load. Helicopter ranges are shorter, with the Bell 525 and S‑92 commonly in the several‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class (often roughly 500–600+ nm, mission dependent). Passenger capacity is usually highest in the S‑92 (often configured around 12–19), followed by the Bell 525 (around 12–16), while the PC‑24 typically seats about 6–10 and the TBM 960 about 4–6.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessDaher TBM 960Pilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2112
Total Seats186621
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellDaher TBMPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessTBM 960PC-24S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58017302076439
Max Cabin Seats161019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)6675290866807417
Standard Cabin Seats164619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HGarmin G3000Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160330440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$4,450,000$11,800,000 $30,650,000
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 3.71$ 19.79
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.62$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 1,619$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2112
Total Seats186621
Max Cabin Seats161019
Standard Cabin Seats164619
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-ChannelYesYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1TBM 960FJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000350050004000
Horsepower18008502520
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)641760
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)18.1817.417.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128140
Wingspan (ft)42.155.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123775
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90