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Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Airbus Helicopters H215 vs Bell 525 Relentless

Airbus Helicopters’ H155, H215, and Bell’s 525 Relentless sit in different parts of the civil/utility helicopter spectrum. The H155 is typically positioned as a medium, twin‑engine helicopter optimized for corporate and offshore passenger transport, with a comparatively modest range and a cabin sized for roughly a dozen passengers in high‑density layouts, often fewer in VIP configurations. The H215 is a heavier, twin‑engine “Super Puma” class aircraft aimed at utility and offshore lift, trading a larger airframe and higher payload capability for range that is generally in the medium-to-long bracket, and passenger capacity commonly around the high‑teens to low‑20s depending on seating and mission kit. The Bell 525 Relentless is a modern “super‑medium” twin designed for offshore and executive missions, typically offering long-range capability competitive with its class and a spacious cabin that usually seats around the mid‑teens in airline-style layouts, with flexible configurations. Exact range and seating vary significantly with fuel options, reserves, cabin fit, and payload.

SpecAIRBUS H155AIRBUS H215Bell 525 Relentless
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 11.06$ 19.07
Min Crew222
Total Seats142118
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersBell
Aircraft NameH155H215525 Relentless
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)423468580
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.91
Max Cabin Seats122216
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)401289036675
Standard Cabin Seats121916
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,593$ 2,708
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISGarmin G5000H
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)144142160
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,800,000$27,500,000$15,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew222
Total Seats142118
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats122216
Standard Cabin Seats121916
Engine
FADECYesYesDual-Channel
ModelArriel 2C2Makila 1A1CT7-2F1
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400030004000
Horsepower94318201800
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)332540641
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.961.461.58
Overall Height (ft)14.316.218.18
Rotor Diameter (ft)41.151.254.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)235.2473.9
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)88.3128
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.58
Cabin Height (ft)4.5
Cabin Length (ft)15.5