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Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Bell 525 Relentless

The Airbus Helicopters H160 is a medium, twin‑engine helicopter aimed at efficient corporate and offshore missions. It typically carries about 12 passengers (depending on layout) and offers a practical range on the order of roughly 450–530 nautical miles, with mission equipment and reserves affecting the real figure. The Airbus Helicopters H175 is a larger “super‑medium” twin designed primarily for offshore transport and SAR support. It generally seats around 16 passengers in offshore configurations (with higher capacities possible in denser layouts) and provides a longer, offshore‑oriented range often cited around roughly 540–650 nautical miles, again depending on payload and reserves. The Bell 525 Relentless is also in the super‑medium class, positioned as a high‑speed, long‑range platform for offshore and executive transport. It commonly targets about 16 passengers (configuration dependent) and advertises range broadly comparable to the H175, typically around the mid‑500 nautical mile class, varying with mission profile and fuel reserves.

SpecAIRBUS H160AIRBUS H175Bell 525 Relentless
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew222
Total Seats141818
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersBell
Aircraft NameH160H175525 Relentless
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)460573580
Max Cabin Seats121816
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)399267976675
Standard Cabin Seats121616
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISGarmin G5000H
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155149160
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,000,000$17,900,000$15,000,000
DOC / nm$ 13.53
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.75
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,016
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew222
Total Seats141818
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats121816
Standard Cabin Seats121616
Engine
FADECYesYesDual-Channel
ModelHE ArranoPT6A-67ECT7-2F1
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400035004000
No. of Engines222
Horsepower17751800
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Dimensions
Length (ft)39.459.261.58
Overall Height (ft)13.117.518.18
Rotor Diameter (ft)45.248.554.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)423.8
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