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

All four are in the “super-medium” twin category used for offshore transport, SAR, and VIP work, with the Sikorsky S-92 generally regarded as the heaviest and most established offshore airliner-style platform. For range, the Bell 525 Relentless and Leonardo AW189 typically lead or match the top end of the class depending on fuel fit and mission profile, with the Airbus Helicopters H175 close behind; the S-92 is competitive in offshore configurations but is often optimized around payload and robustness rather than being the absolute longest-legged in typical airline-style cabin layouts. On passenger capacity, the S-92 usually offers the highest practical seating in offshore service (commonly around 19), while the H175, AW189, and 525 are commonly configured around the mid-to-high teens (often 16–19) depending on interior, weights, and regulatory requirements. In short, the H175, 525, and AW189 cluster closely as modern super-mediums balancing range and cabin efficiency, while the S-92 tends to stand out for mature offshore capability and higher-capacity layouts.

SpecAIRBUS H175Bell 525 RelentlessAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 13.53$ 15.57$ 19.79
Min Crew2212
Total Seats18182121
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameH175525 RelentlessAW189S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)573580651439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.75$ 0.74$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats18161919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)679766757417
Standard Cabin Seats16161919
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,016$ 2,413$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000HEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)149160155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$17,900,000$15,000,000$2,413,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2212
Total Seats18182121
Max Cabin Seats18161919
Standard Cabin Seats16161919
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelPT6A-67ECT7-2F1CT7-2E1CT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500400040004000
Horsepower1775180019832520
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Capacity (gal)641760
Dimensions
Length (ft)59.261.5857.8
Overall Height (ft)17.518.1816.617.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)48.554.548
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)423.8395775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)81.912885140
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.58
Cabin Height (ft)4.5
Cabin Length (ft)15.5