Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Airbus H225 and Bell 525 Relentless are large, long-range twin‑engine helicopters aimed at offshore transport and high‑end utility missions. The H225 is typically configured for roughly 16–19 passengers and offers long overwater range on the order of about 450–500 nautical miles depending on fit and reserves. The Bell 525 is in a similar category with about 16 passengers in an offshore layout and comparable long-range capability, often cited around the 500‑nautical‑mile class, with an emphasis on modern avionics and higher cruise speed. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a lighter twin helicopter used for EMS, law enforcement, and corporate utility. It generally carries about 8–10 passengers (or fewer with mission equipment) and has a shorter range, commonly around 300–350 nautical miles. The Daher TBM 960 is not a helicopter but a single‑engine turboprop airplane focused on fast personal and business travel. It typically seats 4–6 passengers in a pressurized cabin and delivers significantly greater range than the rotorcraft here, roughly around 1,400 nautical miles, with much higher cruise speed but without vertical‑lift capability.