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Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless

All four are twin‑engine civil helicopters, but they sit in different weight and mission classes. The Airbus H160 is a medium twin aimed at premium corporate, EMS, and light offshore work, offering the shortest overall range of the group and typically seating around 12 passengers in an airline‑style layout (or fewer in VIP fit), with two crew. The Airbus H175 is a super‑medium twin designed largely around offshore transport, generally carrying about 16 passengers, with meaningfully more range than the H160 and a step up in payload and cabin volume. The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin optimized for long‑range offshore, SAR, and utility roles, commonly configured for roughly 19 passengers (and higher-density seating possible), and it pairs large cabin capacity with strong range and lifting capability. The Bell 525 Relentless is a super‑medium twin positioned closest to the H175 in category, typically accommodating about 16 passengers, with competitive range in the super‑medium segment and modern avionics/fly‑by‑wire architecture aimed at offshore and corporate missions.

SpecAIRBUS H160AIRBUS H175AIRBUS H225Bell 525 Relentless
Summary
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2222
Total Seats14182118
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersBell
Aircraft NameH160H175H225525 Relentless
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)460573454580
Max Cabin Seats12182816
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)39926797119296675
Standard Cabin Seats12161916
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISEFISGarmin G5000H
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155149142160
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,000,000$17,900,000$ 29,500,000$15,000,000
DOC / nm$ 13.53$ 20.87
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.75$ 0.99
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,016$ 2,963
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2222
Total Seats14182118
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats12182816
Standard Cabin Seats12161916
Engine
FADECYesYesYesDual-Channel
ModelHE ArranoPT6A-67EMakila 2A1CT7-2F1
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000350035004000
No. of Engines2222
Horsepower177521001800
Fuel Capacity (gal)684641
Dimensions
Length (ft)39.459.263.461.58
Overall Height (ft)13.117.516.318.18
Rotor Diameter (ft)45.248.553.254.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)423.8547
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)81.9128
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.58
Cabin Height (ft)4.5
Cabin Length (ft)15.5