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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Embraer Legacy 650 E

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore, SAR, and utility missions. It typically carries around 16–19 passengers in a transport layout and offers a practical range on the order of roughly 450–700 nautical miles depending on payload, reserves, and configuration. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft optimized for short‑to‑medium regional flights; it generally seats about 6–11 passengers and can reach roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles, trading speed and runway flexibility for lower operating complexity. The Bell 525 Relentless is a modern super‑medium helicopter focused on premium offshore and corporate use, usually configured for about 12–16 passengers with a typical range around 500–600 nautical miles. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin business jet designed for long‑range executive travel, commonly seating about 13 passengers (often up to 14) and flying about 3,900–4,000 nautical miles, making it the clear leader for nonstop intercontinental‑style missions among these four.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bell 525 Relentless
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 20.87
Min Crew22
Total Seats2118
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBell
Aircraft NameH225525 Relentless
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)454580
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99
Max Cabin Seats2816
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)119296675
Standard Cabin Seats1916
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000H
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142160
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew22
Total Seats2118
Max Cabin Seats2816
Standard Cabin Seats1916
Engine
FADECYesDual-Channel
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-2F1
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35004000
Horsepower21001800
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)684641
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.461.58
Overall Height (ft)16.318.18
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.254.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.58
Cabin Height (ft)4.5
Cabin Length (ft)15.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128