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Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs

Commercial aircraft comparisons usually start with category. Regional jets and turboprops are designed for short hops between smaller airports; they prioritize lower operating cost and good performance on shorter runways. Typical range is roughly 300–1,500 nautical miles, with passenger capacity commonly around 30–100, depending on configuration. Single-aisle narrow-body jets serve the core of domestic and short-to-medium international travel. They balance efficiency and frequency, generally flying about 1,500–3,700 nautical miles and carrying roughly 120–240 passengers. They are the most common choice for high-volume routes where airlines need flexibility in scheduling. Wide-body twin-aisle aircraft cover long-haul and high-demand markets. With larger fuel capacity and more cargo volume, they often fly about 4,000–8,500+ nautical miles and typically seat around 250–450 passengers, though dense layouts can exceed that. At the extreme end, very-large aircraft focus on maximum capacity for slot-constrained airports, usually trading some range or flexibility for 450–600+ seats.

SpecAIRBUS H160Bell 525 Relentless
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew22
Total Seats1418
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBell
Aircraft NameH160525 Relentless
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)460580
Max Cabin Seats1216
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)39926675
Standard Cabin Seats1216
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000H
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155160
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,000,000$15,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew22
Total Seats1418
ConfigurationGreen Interior—
Max Cabin Seats1216
Standard Cabin Seats1216
Engine
FADECYesDual-Channel
ModelHE ArranoCT7-2F1
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40004000
No. of Engines22
Horsepower—1800
Fuel Capacity (gal)—641
Dimensions
Length (ft)39.461.58
Overall Height (ft)13.118.18
Rotor Diameter (ft)45.254.5
Width (ft)—25.77
Cabin Width (ft)—7.58
Cabin Height (ft)—4.5
Cabin Length (ft)—15.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—128