Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Legacy 500 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Sikorsky S 76d
The Airbus Helicopters H160 and Sikorsky S-76D are medium twin helicopters typically configured for about 8–12 passengers, with practical ranges roughly in the 450–500 nm class, suited to short regional hops and offshore missions. The Leonardo AW139 is a larger, higher-capacity medium twin (often 10–15 passengers) with broadly similar, sometimes slightly higher, practical range around 500–600 nm depending on fit. The Bell 525 Relentless sits at the upper end of this group as a “super-medium” helicopter, commonly 12–16 passengers, and generally the longest-legged here, around 600–700 nm. The Cessna Citation Longitude, Embraer Legacy 500, Gulfstream G280, and Dassault Falcon 2000S are business jets for faster, longer missions. The Longitude is a super-midsize jet typically seating 8–12 with about 3,500 nm range. The Legacy 500 is midsize, usually 8–10 passengers, around 3,000 nm. The G280 is super-midsize, commonly 8–10 passengers, about 3,600 nm. The Falcon 2000S is a large-cabin jet, typically 8–12 passengers, around 3,300–3,400 nm.
| Spec | AIRBUS H160 | Bell 525 Relentless | Cessna Citation Longitude | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Embraer Legacy 500 | Gulfstream G280 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139 | Sikorsky S-76D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 12 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | — | — | — | — | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Gulfstream | Leonardo | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | H160 | 525 Relentless | Longitude | 2000S | Legacy 500 | G280 | AW139 | S-76D |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 460 | 580 | 3500 | 3540 | 3153 | 3600 | 573 | 441 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3992 | 6675 | — | 18250 | 14837 | 15550 | 4701 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 10 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Garmin G5000H | Garmin G5000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | EFIS | Thales TopDeck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 155 | 160 | 481 | 490 | 481 | 481 | 165 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $14,000,000 | $15,000,000 | $29,965,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $20,000,000 | $24,900,000 | $15,900,000 | $14,900,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | — | $ 5.23 | $ 6.63 | $ 6.74 | $ 6.57 | $ 11.69 | $ 11.49 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | — | $ 0.65 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.82 | $ 0.69 | $ 0.96 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | — | $ 2,500 | $ 3,150 | $ 3,141 | $ 3,168 | $ 1,929 | $ 1,781 |
| Cabin | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 12 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 10 |
| Lavatory | — | — | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — | — |
| Crew Rest | — | — | No | No | No | No | — | — |
| Jump Seat | — | — | No | No | No | No | — | — |
| Galley Location | — | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | — | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 9.7 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9.2 | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | — | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 25400 | 25300 | 27140 | 25000 | — | — |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 6000 | 5800 | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HE Arrano | CT7-2F1 | HTF7700L | PW308C | HTF7500E | HTF7250G | PT6C-67C | PW210S |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | — | — | — | — | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | On-Condition | 7000 | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 | 4000 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | 1800 | — | — | — | — | 1679 | 1077 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 641 | — | — | 1963 | — | 414 | 296 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 19 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 17 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | 7665 | 7000 | 7036 | 7624 | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 1478 | — | 1441 | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Length (ft) | 39.4 | 61.58 | 73.2 | 66.4 | 68.1 | 66.9 | 54.7 | 52.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 13.1 | 18.18 | 19.4 | 23.2 | 21.2 | 21.4 | 16.4 | 14.5 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 45.2 | 54.5 | — | — | — | — | 54.7 | 44 |
| Width (ft) | — | 25.77 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 7.58 | 6.4 | 7.7 | 6.8 | 6.9 | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 4.5 | 6 | 6.2 | 6 | 6.3 | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 15.5 | 25.2 | 26.2 | 24.1 | 25.9 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 128 | — | — | 110 | — | 120 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | — | 68.9 | 70.2 | 66.5 | 63 | — | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 4.1 | 6.3 | 4.7 | 5.4 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 16.5 | 17.1 | 21.3 | 17.7 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 112 | 134 | 45 | 154 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 1024 | — | — | 282 | — |