Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Legacy 500 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Sikorsky S 76d
The Airbus Helicopters H160, Leonardo AW139, Sikorsky S‑76D, and Bell 525 Relentless are medium twin helicopters, generally optimized for point-to-point access and short to medium missions. In typical configurations they seat about 8–15 passengers depending on layout, with practical ranges roughly in the 450–700 nautical mile class; the Bell 525 and AW139 tend to sit toward the higher end of capacity and/or range, while the S‑76D is often configured with fewer seats but strong speed and efficiency, and the H160 emphasizes modern aerodynamics and cabin comfort in a similar mission band. The Dassault Falcon 2000S, Embraer Legacy 500, and Gulfstream G280 are business jets intended for longer nonstop travel at higher speed and altitude. They typically carry about 8–12 passengers in executive seating. Range generally steps up from the Legacy 500 in the ~3,000+ nautical mile class to the Falcon 2000S around the mid‑3,000s, with the G280 typically reaching the high‑3,000 to ~4,000 nautical mile class, making it the longest-legged of the three.
| Spec | AIRBUS H160 | Bell 525 Relentless | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Embraer Legacy 500 | Gulfstream G280 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139 | Sikorsky S-76D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 12 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | — | — | — | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Gulfstream | Leonardo | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | H160 | 525 Relentless | 2000S | Legacy 500 | G280 | AW139 | S-76D |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 460 | 580 | 3540 | 3153 | 3600 | 573 | 441 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3992 | 6675 | 18250 | 14837 | 15550 | 4701 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 10 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Garmin G5000H | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | EFIS | Thales TopDeck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 155 | 160 | 490 | 481 | 481 | 165 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $14,000,000 | $15,000,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $20,000,000 | $24,900,000 | $15,900,000 | $14,900,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | — | $ 6.63 | $ 6.74 | $ 6.57 | $ 11.69 | $ 11.49 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | — | $ 0.83 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.82 | $ 0.69 | $ 0.96 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | — | $ 3,150 | $ 3,141 | $ 3,168 | $ 1,929 | $ 1,781 |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 12 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 10 |
| Lavatory | — | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — | — |
| Crew Rest | — | — | No | No | No | — | — |
| Jump Seat | — | — | No | No | No | — | — |
| Galley Location | — | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | — | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | AFT | AFT | AFT | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9.2 | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | Galley | Galley | Galley | — | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 25300 | 27140 | 25000 | — | — |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 6000 | 5800 | — | — |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HE Arrano | CT7-2F1 | PW308C | HTF7500E | HTF7250G | PT6C-67C | PW210S |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | — | — | — | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 7000 | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 | 4000 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | 1800 | — | — | — | 1679 | 1077 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 641 | — | 1963 | — | 414 | 296 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 17 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | 7000 | 7036 | 7624 | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | — | 1441 | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 39.4 | 61.58 | 66.4 | 68.1 | 66.9 | 54.7 | 52.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 13.1 | 18.18 | 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 | 7.7 | 6.8 | 6.9 | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 4.5 | 6.2 | 6 | 6.3 | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 15.5 | 26.2 | 24.1 | 25.9 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 128 | — | 110 | — | 120 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | — | 70.2 | 66.5 | 63 | — | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1024 | — | — | 282 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 6.3 | 4.7 | 5.4 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 17.1 | 21.3 | 17.7 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 134 | 45 | 154 | — | — |