Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 76d
Airbus Helicopters’ H175 is a super-medium helicopter, typically configured for about 16 passengers, with a practical range on the order of roughly 600–700 nm depending on fit and reserves. Bell’s 525 Relentless is a large, long-range helicopter in a similar mission space, generally seating around 16–19 passengers, with range commonly cited around the 500–600+ nm class. Leonardo’s AW139 is a medium twin, often set up for about 12–15 passengers, with range usually in the ~500–600 nm bracket. Leonardo’s AW189 is a larger “super-medium,” typically around 16–19 passengers, with range broadly similar to or slightly higher than AW139/H175 depending on configuration, commonly ~600–700 nm class. Sikorsky’s S-76D is a medium helicopter optimized for corporate/EMS and offshore support, usually carrying about 8–12 passengers, with range often around ~400–500 nm. Gulfstream’s G700 is a large-cabin business jet, not a helicopter, and sits in a different category entirely: it carries roughly 13–19 passengers in typical layouts and offers intercontinental range of about 7,500 nm, far exceeding the rotorcraft listed.
| Spec | AIRBUS H175 | Bell 525 Relentless | Gulfstream G700 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Sikorsky S-76D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 13.53 | — | — | $ 11.69 | $ 15.57 | $ 11.49 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 12 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | — | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Gulfstream | Leonardo | Leonardo | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | H175 | 525 Relentless | G700 | AW139 | AW189 | S-76D |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 573 | 580 | 7500 | 573 | 651 | 441 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.75 | — | — | $ 0.69 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.96 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 18 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6797 | 6675 | — | 4701 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,016 | — | — | $ 1,929 | $ 2,413 | $ 1,781 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Garmin G5000H | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | EFIS | EFIS | Thales TopDeck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 149 | 160 | 516 | 165 | 155 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $17,900,000 | $15,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $15,900,000 | $2,413,000 | $14,900,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 12 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 18 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 10 |
| Crew Rest | — | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Jump Seat | — | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| Galley Location | — | — | FWD | — | — | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | FWD / AFT | — | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Dual-Channel | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-67E | CT7-2F1 | Pearl 700 | PT6C-67C | CT7-2E1 | PW210S |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | — | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | 4000 | On Condition | 5000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 1775 | 1800 | — | 1679 | 1983 | 1077 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 641 | — | 414 | — | 296 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | 18250 | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 59.2 | 61.58 | 109.9 | 54.7 | 57.8 | 52.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 17.5 | 18.18 | 25.4 | 16.4 | 16.6 | 14.5 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 48.5 | 54.5 | — | 54.7 | 48 | 44 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 423.8 | — | — | 282 | 395 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 81.9 | 128 | — | 120 | 85 | — |
| Width (ft) | — | 25.77 | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 7.58 | 8.2 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 4.5 | 6.25 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 15.5 | 56.9 | — | — | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | — | 103 | — | — | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 195 | — | — | — |