Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Airbus H225 is a large, long-range twin‑engine helicopter typically used for offshore transport and SAR. It offers the greatest helicopter range of this group (roughly 450–600 nm, mission‑dependent) and generally carries about 16–19 passengers in transport layouts. The Bell 525 Relentless is a modern “super‑medium” twin helicopter aimed at offshore and corporate missions; its range is broadly comparable but often cited around 500–600 nm, with typical seating around 16 (configurations vary). The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a lighter twin helicopter optimized for short‑to‑medium missions such as EMS, law enforcement, and utility work; its range is usually nearer 300–400 nm and capacity is commonly about 6–8 passengers depending on fit. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is the outlier as a fixed‑wing light business jet; it generally goes farther than the helicopters (about 1,700–2,100 nm) and carries around 7–9 passengers, trading vertical‑lift flexibility for much higher cruise speed and longer point‑to‑point range.