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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S-92 are heavy, twin‑engine helicopters primarily used for offshore transport, search and rescue, and government/VIP missions. Both typically carry around 16–19 passengers in high‑density seating (with lower counts for VIP/mission layouts) and offer practical ranges on the order of roughly 500–600 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves. The Bell 525 Relentless is a newer “super‑medium” twin helicopter aimed at offshore and corporate/VIP roles; it generally seats up to about 16–20 passengers in airline-style arrangements (often fewer in executive layouts) and targets a similar mid‑hundreds‑of‑nautical‑miles class of range, typically around 500+ nautical miles. The Bombardier Global 7500 is in a different category altogether: an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It carries a typical executive load of about 8–19 passengers (certified higher depending on layout) and has a published range of about 7,700 nautical miles, far exceeding any of the helicopters listed.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 7500Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 9.50$ 19.79
Min Crew2222
Total Seats21181421
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellBombardierSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225525 RelentlessGlobal 7500S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4545807700439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.79$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats28161919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1192966757417
Standard Cabin Seats19161219
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 4,900$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000HBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142160516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,000,000$75,000,000 $30,650,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2222
Total Seats21181421
Max Cabin Seats28161919
Standard Cabin Seats19161219
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-2F1PassportCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35004000On-Condition4000
Horsepower210018002520
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684641760
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)18920
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.461.58111
Overall Height (ft)16.318.182717.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.254.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547775
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.588
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.2
Cabin Length (ft)15.554.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128140
Wingspan (ft)104