Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Airbus H225 and Bell 525 Relentless are large, twin‑engine helicopters aimed at offshore and long‑range utility work. Both offer long helicopter ranges on the order of roughly 500–600 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, and typically seat around 16–19 passengers in transport configurations, with the H225 generally at the higher end for cabin volume and max seating. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a smaller twin‑engine helicopter in a different category, optimized for law enforcement, EMS, and corporate missions. Its range is notably shorter, commonly around 300–400 nautical miles, and passenger capacity is modest, usually around 6–8 seats depending on interior. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is not a helicopter but a single‑engine turboprop airplane, used for regional transport and utility operations. It generally offers longer range than the 902 and is often competitive with or beyond large helicopters, commonly around 900–1,000+ nautical miles with reserves, while carrying about 9–14 passengers depending on seating and weight limits.