Bell 525 Relentless vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Daher TBM 960 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 21 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Leonardo | Daher TBM |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | AW189 | TBM 960 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 651 | 1730 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | — | 2908 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 4 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | EFIS | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 155 | 330 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $2,413,000 | $4,450,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 15.57 | $ 2.25 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.74 | $ 0.56 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 2,413 | $ 744 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | Turbo Prop |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 21 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 4 |
| Lavatory | — | — | No |
| Galley Location | — | — | MID |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 6.2 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 14390 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | CT7-2E1 | TBM 960 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 3500 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | 1983 | 850 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 49 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 57.8 | 35.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | — | 4 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | — | 4.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | — | 13.4 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 16.6 | — |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | 48 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | 85 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 395 | 123 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | — | 42.1 |