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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Enstrom 480b vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

All four are twin‑engine helicopters but sit in different weight and mission categories. The Airbus H225 is a heavy, long‑range offshore/utility transport, typically offering the greatest endurance and payload, and it generally carries the most people, commonly configured around 19 passengers (and higher‑density seating in some layouts). The Bell 525 Relentless is a modern “super‑medium” aimed at offshore and corporate roles; its range is typically in the same long‑range class but below the H225, and its passenger capacity is usually in the mid‑teens depending on configuration. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin optimized for EMS, law enforcement, and corporate shuttle; it has a shorter range than the H225/525 and typically seats about 8–10 including crew, depending on interior and mission kit. The Enstrom 480B is the smallest category here (a light turbine, commonly treated as single‑engine in type discussions), suited to utility, training, and patrol; it has the shortest range of the group and usually seats up to 5.

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