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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S‑92 are heavy twin‑engine helicopters optimized for offshore and utility missions, while the Bell 525 Relentless is a newer “super‑medium” twin aimed at similar roles with a smaller footprint. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range business jetliner derivative, operating in an entirely different category focused on intercontinental travel and high‑end cabin space. In range, the BBJ MAX 9 is vastly ahead, typically around 6,000+ nautical miles with auxiliary fuel options, enabling long nonstop city pairs. Among the helicopters, the Bell 525 is generally in the ~500–600 nautical mile class, the S‑92 around ~500 nautical miles, and the H225 often in a similar ~450–600 nautical mile band depending on mission equipment and reserves. For passenger capacity, the BBJ MAX 9 can seat well over 150 in airline layout, but in VIP configuration it’s usually far fewer, often a few dozen. The H225 and S‑92 commonly carry about 19 passengers in offshore seating, while the Bell 525 is typically configured for roughly 16–19.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bell 525 RelentlessBoeing BBJ MAX 9Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74$ 19.79
Min Crew2242
Total Seats21181221
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellBoeingSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225525 RelentlessBBJ MAX 9S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4545806376439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 1.97$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats28163519
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)119296675771207417
Standard Cabin Seats1916819
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 7,396$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000HHoneywellEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142160470155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,000,000$107,700,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2242
Total Seats21181021
Max Cabin Seats28163519
Standard Cabin Seats1916819
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-2F1LEAP-1BCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35004000On-Condition4000
Horsepower210018002520
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684641760
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)28000
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.461.58138.4
Overall Height (ft)16.318.1840.317.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.254.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547775
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.5811.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.57.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.5107.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1281485140
Wingspan (ft)117.9
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6