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Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 92

All five are twin‑engine medium helicopters commonly used for offshore transport, SAR, and VIP missions, but they span “super‑medium” to “heavy” classes. The Airbus Helicopters H175 is a super‑medium type, typically offering around 16–18 passengers in an offshore layout and a practical range in the roughly 600–700 km class depending on reserves and configuration. The Bell 525 Relentless is also a super‑medium, aimed at similar missions with about 16–20 passengers and broadly comparable range, often cited in the same general bracket as the H175. The Leonardo AW139 sits a step smaller in the medium category, usually around 12–15 passengers with shorter typical range, often around 500–600 km. The Leonardo AW189 is Leonardo’s larger super‑medium, generally configured for about 16–19 passengers and range again around the 600–700 km class. The Sikorsky S‑92 is the heavy helicopter in this group, commonly carrying about 19 passengers offshore and generally offering the longest all‑up, mission‑flexible range among these, typically around 700–900 km depending on fit and reserves.

SpecAIRBUS H175Bell 525 RelentlessAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 13.53$ 11.69$ 15.57$ 19.79
Min Crew22212
Total Seats1818172121
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameH175525 RelentlessAW139AW189S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)573580573651439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.75$ 0.69$ 0.74$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats1816151919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)6797667547017417
Standard Cabin Seats1616151919
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,016$ 1,929$ 2,413$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000HEFISEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)149160165155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$17,900,000$15,000,000 $15,900,000 $2,413,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Min Crew22212
Total Seats1818172121
Max Cabin Seats1816151919
Standard Cabin Seats1616151919
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-67ECT7-2F1PT6C-67CCT7-2E1CT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35004000500040004000
Horsepower17751800167919832520
No. of Engines22221
Fuel Capacity (gal)641414760
Dimensions
Length (ft)59.261.5854.757.8
Overall Height (ft)17.518.1816.416.617.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)48.554.554.748
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)423.8282395775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)81.912812085140
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.58
Cabin Height (ft)4.5
Cabin Length (ft)15.5