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Airbus Helicopters H215 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Sikorsky S 92

Airbus Helicopters’ H215, Bell’s 525 Relentless, and Sikorsky’s S-92 all sit in the medium-to-heavy twin‑engine class, but they target slightly different missions. The H215 is generally positioned as a versatile “super‑medium” workhorse for utility, offshore support, and SAR-style roles, typically offering a moderate range and a high-density cabin that can be configured for roughly the high‑teens to low‑20s passengers depending on layout. Bell’s 525 is a modern super‑medium aimed strongly at offshore oil and gas and corporate/VIP missions; it is typically marketed with a longer range than legacy utility types and a spacious cabin commonly configured around the mid‑teens to near‑20 passengers. The Sikorsky S‑92 is usually considered the heavier, long‑cabin option optimized for offshore transport and SAR, commonly carrying around 19 passengers in standard offshore seating, with range generally competitive for longer offshore sectors and robust all‑weather operations. Overall, H215 emphasizes payload and rugged utility, 525 emphasizes newer-generation efficiency and range, and S‑92 emphasizes heavy offshore capability and passenger comfort.

SpecAIRBUS H215Bell 525 RelentlessSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 19.07$ 19.79
Min Crew222
Total Seats211821
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellSikorsky
Aircraft NameH215525 RelentlessS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)468580439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.91$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats221619
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)890366757417
Standard Cabin Seats191619
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,708$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000HEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142160155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$27,500,000$15,000,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew222
Total Seats211821
Max Cabin Seats221619
Standard Cabin Seats191619
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYes
ModelMakila 1A1CT7-2F1CT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)300040004000
Horsepower182018002520
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)540641760
Dimensions
Length (ft)61.461.58
Overall Height (ft)16.218.1817.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)51.254.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)473.9775
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.58
Cabin Height (ft)4.5
Cabin Length (ft)15.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128140