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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Enstrom 480b

The Airbus H225 is a heavy, long‑range twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore energy, SAR, and utility lift. It typically offers the greatest mission radius and endurance of the three and the highest passenger capacity, commonly configured around the high‑teens to roughly twenty passengers depending on layout and equipment. The Bell 525 Relentless is a super‑medium twin designed for high speed and long‑range offshore and corporate missions. Its range is generally competitive with, and often closer to heavy‑class capability than older super‑mediums, but it usually carries fewer passengers than an H225. Cabin layouts are commonly in the mid‑teens, varying by mission kit. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine helicopter oriented toward utility, patrol, training, and personal/industrial support. Compared with the two twin‑engine offshore types, it has a much shorter range and far lower passenger capacity, typically seating a small group (around four passengers plus a pilot), and it targets lower operating complexity rather than maximum payload or offshore reach.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bell 525 Relentless
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 20.87
Min Crew22
Total Seats2118
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBell
Aircraft NameH225525 Relentless
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)454580
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99
Max Cabin Seats2816
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)119296675
Standard Cabin Seats1916
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000H
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142160
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew22
Total Seats2118
Max Cabin Seats2816
Standard Cabin Seats1916
Engine
FADECYesDual-Channel
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-2F1
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35004000
Horsepower21001800
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)684641
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.461.58
Overall Height (ft)16.318.18
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.254.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.58
Cabin Height (ft)4.5
Cabin Length (ft)15.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128