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Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 92

All five are medium-to-heavy, twin‑engine helicopters aimed at offshore, SAR, and utility roles, but they sit in different weight and cabin classes. The Airbus H160 is the “lightest” of the group, positioned as a modern medium twin with the shortest typical mission reach among these and a smaller cabin, generally suited to lower passenger counts than the heavy offshore machines. The Leonardo AW189 and Airbus H225 move into larger, more offshore‑focused categories, offering longer practical range profiles than the H160 and higher typical seating, with the H225 generally at the heavier end and commonly configured for more passengers. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a long‑established heavy offshore/SAR benchmark with robust payload and endurance, typically carrying similar or slightly higher passenger loads than the AW189 and competing closely with the H225 on mission radius. The Bell 525 Relentless is a new‑generation “super‑medium,” generally bridging the gap: more cabin and range than traditional mediums like the H160, and competing directly with AW189/S‑92/H225 class missions while offering high‑density passenger configurations depending on layout. Actual range and seats vary materially by fuel, payload, and interior.

SpecAIRBUS H160AIRBUS H225Bell 525 RelentlessAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22222
Min Crew22212
Total Seats1421182121
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameH160H225525 RelentlessAW189S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)460454580651439
Max Cabin Seats1228161919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)39921192966757417
Standard Cabin Seats1219161919
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISGarmin G5000HEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155142160155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,000,000$ 29,500,000$15,000,000$2,413,000 $30,650,000
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.57$ 19.79
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.74$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 2,413$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Min Crew22212
Total Seats1421182121
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats1228161919
Standard Cabin Seats1219161919
Engine
FADECYesYesDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelHE ArranoMakila 2A1CT7-2F1CT7-2E1CT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40003500400040004000
No. of Engines22221
Horsepower2100180019832520
Fuel Capacity (gal)684641760
Dimensions
Length (ft)39.463.461.5857.8
Overall Height (ft)13.116.318.1816.617.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)45.253.254.548
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547395775
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.58
Cabin Height (ft)4.5
Cabin Length (ft)15.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12885140