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Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Sikorsky S 76d

All three are twin‑engine civil helicopters, but they sit in different weight and mission classes. The Airbus Helicopters H175 is a super‑medium platform aimed at offshore transport and utility work, typically offering the greatest practical range of the three and a high‑density cabin suited to moving larger groups. The Bell 525 Relentless is also a super‑medium, designed for long‑range offshore and high‑speed corporate/utility missions; its range is generally comparable to the H175 and often positioned as long‑legged for its class, with a cabin that can carry a similar number of passengers depending on configuration. The Sikorsky S‑76D is a medium helicopter oriented more toward corporate/VIP transport, EMS, and short‑ to mid‑range offshore legs; it usually has a shorter range than the two super‑mediums and a smaller cabin. In passenger capacity, typical layouts place the H175 and Bell 525 in the mid‑teens for offshore seating, while the S‑76D is commonly configured around 8–12 seats, with fewer passengers when outfitted for executive comfort.

SpecAIRBUS H175Bell 525 RelentlessSikorsky S-76D
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 13.53$ 11.49
Min Crew222
Total Seats181812
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellSikorsky
Aircraft NameH175525 RelentlessS-76D
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)573580441
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.75$ 0.96
Max Cabin Seats181610
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)67976675
Standard Cabin Seats161610
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,016$ 1,781
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000HThales TopDeck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)149160155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$17,900,000$15,000,000 $14,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew222
Total Seats181812
Max Cabin Seats181610
Standard Cabin Seats161610
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYes
ModelPT6A-67ECT7-2F1PW210S
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)350040004000
Horsepower177518001077
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)641296
Dimensions
Length (ft)59.261.5852.5
Overall Height (ft)17.518.1814.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)48.554.544
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