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Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 76d

The Airbus Helicopters H175 and Leonardo AW189 sit in the super-medium class, offering similar long-range offshore capability at roughly 500–600 nm and typically carrying about 16–19 passengers in high-density seating (often fewer in VIP layouts). The Bell 525 Relentless is a newer super-medium with comparable mission intent, generally in the same ~500+ nm range class and usually configured around 16 passengers. The Leonardo AW139 and Sikorsky S‑76D are medium twins; the AW139 is commonly set up for about 12–15 passengers with range roughly in the 500 nm class depending on tanks and reserves, while the S‑76D is typically 8–12 passengers with a shorter range around ~400 nm. In contrast, the Bombardier Global 8000 and Gulfstream G700 are ultra-long-range business jets: the Global 8000 targets about 8,000 nm range with typical cabins seating roughly 8–19, while the G700 is around 7,500 nm with a similar typical capacity (often 10–19). Overall, the jets dominate intercontinental range and cabin volume, while the helicopters prioritize vertical access and offshore/regional reach.

SpecAIRBUS H175Bell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 8000Gulfstream G700AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Sikorsky S-76D
Summary
Cockpit2223222
DOC / nm$ 13.53$ 9.50$ 11.69$ 15.57$ 11.49
Min Crew2244212
Total Seats18181916172112
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellBombardierGulfstreamLeonardoLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameH175525 RelentlessGlobal 8000G700AW139AW189S-76D
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)57358080007500573651441
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.75$ 0.79$ 0.69$ 0.74$ 0.96
Max Cabin Seats18161919151910
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)679766754701
Standard Cabin Seats16161212151910
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,016$ 4,900$ 1,929$ 2,413$ 1,781
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000HEnhanced and Synthetic Vision SystemsGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFISEFISThales TopDeck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)149160626.7516165155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$17,900,000$15,000,000$78,000,000$78,000,000 $15,900,000 $2,413,000 $14,900,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Max Passengers19
Cabin
Cockpit2222222
Min Crew2244212
Total Seats18181916172112
Max Cabin Seats18161919151910
Standard Cabin Seats16161212151910
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYesOptional
Jump SeatYesYes
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)2,900
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYesYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-67ECT7-2F1PassportPearl 700PT6C-67CCT7-2E1PW210S
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35004000On-ConditionOn Condition500040004000
Horsepower17751800167919831077
No. of Engines2222221
Fuel Capacity (gal)641414296
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)1892018250
Dimensions
Length (ft)59.261.58111109.954.757.852.5
Overall Height (ft)17.518.182725.416.416.614.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)48.554.554.74844
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)423.8282395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)81.912812085
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.5888.2
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.26.25
Cabin Length (ft)15.554.556.9
Wingspan (ft)104103
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195