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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Sikorsky S 76d

The Airbus Helicopters H125 is a light single‑engine utility helicopter, best suited to short‑to‑medium missions; depending on payload and conditions it typically offers roughly 330–360 nm of range and commonly carries a pilot plus about five to six passengers. The Sikorsky S‑76D is a light twin optimized for corporate and EMS roles, with a typical range around 400–450 nm and an executive/EMS cabin usually accommodating about six to eight passengers. The Leonardo AW139 is a medium twin designed for offshore, SAR, and multi‑role transport; it generally delivers about 550–650 nm of range and commonly carries around 10–12 passengers in a transport layout (more in high‑density configurations). The Bell 525 Relentless is a super‑medium twin aimed at longer offshore and high‑utilization missions; it is typically positioned around 600–700+ nm of range and a standard passenger capacity in the mid‑teens, commonly about 16, depending on interior and mission equipment. Overall, H125 prioritizes simplicity and cost, S‑76D balances speed and comfort, AW139 emphasizes versatility and cabin volume, and 525 targets the longest legs and highest offshore payloads.

SpecAIRBUS H125Bell 525 RelentlessAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139Sikorsky S-76D
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 11.69$ 11.49
Min Crew1222
Total Seats6181712
Flight RulesVFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameH125525 RelentlessAW139S-76D
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341580573441
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.69$ 0.96
Max Cabin Seats5161510
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)218966754701
Standard Cabin Seats4161510
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 1,929$ 1,781
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HGarmin G5000HEFISThales TopDeck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136160165155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$15,000,000 $15,900,000 $14,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew1222
Total Seats6181712
Max Cabin Seats5161510
Standard Cabin Seats4161510
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelArriel 2DCT7-2F1PT6C-67CPW210S
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)5000400050004000
Horsepower847180016791077
No. of Engines1221
Fuel Capacity (gal)143641414296
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.561.5854.752.5
Overall Height (ft)1018.1816.414.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.154.554.744
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.58
Cabin Height (ft)4.5
Cabin Length (ft)15.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128120
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)282