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Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Md Helicopters Md 500e vs Md Helicopters Md 520n vs Robinson Helicopters R66 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus Helicopters H160 and Bell 525 Relentless are modern, medium-class twin-engine helicopters aimed at offshore, corporate, and high-end utility missions; both offer long range for their class, with the 525 generally positioned toward the upper end of medium lift and typically carrying around 16 passengers in high-density layouts, while the H160 is commonly configured around 12 passengers with strong range and efficiency. The Sikorsky S-92 is a heavier, large-cabin twin optimized for offshore and SAR, with the longest practical mission capability here and the highest passenger capacity, commonly around 19 passengers in transport configuration. At the lighter end, the Robinson R66 is a light single-engine turbine helicopter used for utility and private transport, with modest range and about five seats including the pilot. The MD Helicopters MD 500E is a light single-engine platform with short-to-moderate range and typically five seats. The MD 520N is similar in role and seating, but uses a NOTAR anti-torque system that can reduce external noise and tail-rotor hazards; its range remains in the light-class bracket.

SpecAIRBUS H160Bell 525 RelentlessMD Helicopters MD 500EMD Helicopters MD 520NROBINSON R66Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222222
Min Crew221112
Total Seats141844521
Flight RulesIFRIFRVFRVFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellMD HelicotpersMD HelicotpersRobinson HelicoptersSikorsky
Aircraft NameH160525 RelentlessMD 500EMD 520NR66S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)460580258210350439
Max Cabin Seats12163319
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)399266751483176413557417
Standard Cabin Seats121622319
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000HGyro / AnalogGyro / AnalogGyro / AnalogEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155160135123110155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,000,000$15,000,000$ 2,750,000$ 2,900,000$ 920,000 $30,650,000
DOC / nm$ 2.95$ 3.38$ 3.49$ 19.79
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.85$ 0.70$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost$ 398$ 416$ 384$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Min Crew221112
Total Seats141844521
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats12163319
Standard Cabin Seats121622319
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelNoNoNoYes
ModelHE ArranoCT7-2F1250-C20B250-C20RRR300CT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400040003500350020004000
No. of Engines221111
Horsepower18004204503002520
Fuel Capacity (gal)641646473.6760
Fuel Burn (gph)3535
Dimensions
Length (ft)39.461.5830.931.438.3
Overall Height (ft)13.118.188.78.811.417.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)45.254.526.427.433
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.58
Cabin Height (ft)4.5
Cabin Length (ft)15.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12818140
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)50775