Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Sikorsky S 92
The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S-92 are heavy, twin‑engine helicopters built for offshore, SAR, and utility missions. Both typically carry around 16–19 passengers in transport layouts, with practical ranges commonly in the roughly 500–600 nm class depending on fuel, reserves, and cabin fit, and both emphasize all‑weather capability and payload. The Bell 525 Relentless is a newer large, twin‑engine helicopter positioned slightly below those two in “super‑medium” territory; it generally targets similar offshore and corporate roles with a typical passenger count around 12–16 and a range often cited in the same broad 500+ nm neighborhood, again configuration‑dependent. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a light/midsize business jet rather than a helicopter, optimized for fast point‑to‑point travel; it typically seats about 8–9 passengers and offers a much longer range than the rotorcraft (around 2,000+ nm), trading vertical lift for significantly higher cruise speed and efficient airport‑to‑airport missions.
| Spec | AIRBUS H225 | Bell 525 Relentless | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 20.87 | — | $ 5.34 | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 18 | 10 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Cessna Citation | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | H225 | 525 Relentless | XLS+ | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 454 | 580 | 1906 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.99 | — | $ 0.67 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 16 | 9 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 11929 | 6675 | 7540 | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 16 | 8 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,963 | — | $ 2,303 | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Garmin G5000H | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 142 | 160 | 430 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 29,500,000 | $15,000,000 | $15,500,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 18 | 10 | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 16 | 9 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 16 | 8 | 19 |
| Lavatory | — | — | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — |
| Crew Rest | — | — | No | — |
| Jump Seat | — | — | No | — |
| Galley Location | — | — | FWD | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 9.3 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | Galley | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 25230 | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Makila 2A1 | CT7-2F1 | PW545C | CT7-8A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | — | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | 4000 | 5000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 2100 | 1800 | — | 2520 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 684 | 641 | — | 760 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 10 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | 4119 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 63.4 | 61.58 | 52.5 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 16.3 | 18.18 | 17.2 | 17.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 53.2 | 54.5 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 547 | — | — | 775 |
| Width (ft) | — | 25.77 | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 7.58 | 5.5 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 4.5 | 5.7 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 15.5 | 18.5 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 128 | 80 | 140 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | — | 56.3 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | 0.7 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 3.9 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 14.3 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 10 | — |