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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Enstrom 480b vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 and Bell 525 Relentless are large, twin‑engine helicopters aimed at offshore, SAR, and utility transport. The H225 is typically configured for roughly 19 passengers and offers long helicopter ranges on the order of about 450–500 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Bell 525 is in a similar category with a comparable cabin class, generally up to about 16–20 passengers, and a similar long‑range profile, often cited around the 500‑nautical‑mile class. The Enstrom 480B is a much smaller light single‑engine helicopter intended for training, patrol, and light utility work. It carries about 4–5 people total and has a much shorter range, roughly in the 250–300 nautical mile class. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light business jet rather than a helicopter, optimized for fast point‑to‑point travel. It typically carries about 6–10 passengers and has a far longer range, roughly 2,000 nautical miles, dramatically exceeding the helicopters while requiring runway operations.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bell 525 RelentlessPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 3.71
Min Crew221
Total Seats21186
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellPilatus
Aircraft NameH225525 RelentlessPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4545802076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats281610
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1192966756680
Standard Cabin Seats19166
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000HPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142160440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,000,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats21186
Max Cabin Seats281610
Standard Cabin Seats19166
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYes
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-2F1FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)350040005000
Horsepower21001800
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684641
Flat RatingISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.461.5852.2
Overall Height (ft)16.318.1817.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.254.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.585.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.523
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)55.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90