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Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs

Aircraft are often compared by category, range, and passenger capacity because these factors largely determine mission and operating economics. Single‑engine piston and light sport aircraft typically serve training and personal travel, carrying one to four people and offering short to moderate ranges suited to regional hops. Turboprops expand capability for regional airlines and business use, commonly seating about 10 to 80 passengers with ranges that favor short to mid‑length routes and strong performance from shorter runways. Regional jets generally carry roughly 50 to 100 passengers and are optimized for frequent, medium‑range city pairs where speed and schedule matter. Narrow‑body mainline jets, such as those used for most domestic and intra‑continental flying, usually seat about 140 to 220 passengers and cover medium ranges efficiently. Wide‑body airliners are built for high demand and long haul operations, often carrying around 250 to 400+ passengers with ranges capable of crossing oceans, while dedicated freighters trade seats for payload, prioritizing volume and weight over passenger capacity.

SpecAIRBUS H175Bell 525 Relentless
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 13.53—
Min Crew22
Total Seats1818
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBell
Aircraft NameH175525 Relentless
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)573580
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.75—
Max Cabin Seats1816
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)67976675
Standard Cabin Seats1616
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,016—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000H
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)149160
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$17,900,000$15,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew22
Total Seats1818
Max Cabin Seats1816
Standard Cabin Seats1616
Engine
FADECYesDual-Channel
ModelPT6A-67ECT7-2F1
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35004000
Horsepower17751800
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)—641
Dimensions
Length (ft)59.261.58
Overall Height (ft)17.518.18
Rotor Diameter (ft)48.554.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)423.8—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)81.9128
Width (ft)—25.77
Cabin Width (ft)—7.58
Cabin Height (ft)—4.5
Cabin Length (ft)—15.5