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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S‑92 are heavy, twin‑engine helicopters aimed at offshore transport and utility work. Both typically carry around 19 passengers in an airline-style configuration (with layouts varying by operator) and offer medium-range mission capability on the order of a few hundred nautical miles, often roughly 500–600 nm depending on fuel, payload, and reserves. The Bell 525 Relentless is a newer large, twin‑engine helicopter positioned between medium and heavy classes for offshore and executive roles. It is generally configured for up to about 16–20 passengers and is marketed with longer range than many peers, commonly cited around the mid‑600 nm class, again highly dependent on mission profile. The Daher TBM 960 is not a helicopter but a single‑engine turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft intended for fast personal and business travel. It typically seats 4–6 passengers and delivers much longer range than the rotorcraft here, commonly around 1,000+ nm, reflecting fixed‑wing efficiency and cruise speed.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bell 525 RelentlessDaher TBM 960Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.25$ 19.79
Min Crew2212
Total Seats2118621
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellDaher TBMSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225525 RelentlessTBM 960S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4545801730439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.56$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats281619
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929667529087417
Standard Cabin Seats1916419
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 744$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000HGarmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142160330155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,000,000$4,450,000 $30,650,000
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2212
Total Seats2118621
Max Cabin Seats281619
Standard Cabin Seats1916419
LavatoryNo
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-2F1TBM 960CT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500400035004000
Horsepower210018008502520
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684641760
Flat RatingISA + 49
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.461.5835.3
Overall Height (ft)16.318.1817.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.254.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547123775
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.584
Cabin Height (ft)4.54.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.513.4
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128140
Wingspan (ft)42.1