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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Enstrom 480b vs Sikorsky S 92

All four are twin‑engine helicopters, but they sit in different weight and mission categories. The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S‑92 are large, heavy‑lift transports commonly used for offshore energy, search and rescue, and government/VIP roles; they typically offer the longest practical reach among this group and the highest passenger capacity, generally configured around the high‑teens to low‑twenties depending on interior and regulatory seating layouts. The Bell 525 Relentless is a newer “super‑medium” twin aimed at offshore and corporate missions; it generally falls between the big heavy twins and smaller utility types, with long range comparable to offshore needs and passenger seating typically in the mid‑teens, again depending on configuration. The Enstrom 480B is a much smaller light helicopter (commonly operated as a single‑engine utility/training platform); it has substantially shorter range than the offshore‑oriented twins and carries far fewer passengers, typically a pilot plus several occupants in a 4–5 seat cabin. Overall, S‑92 and H225 prioritize maximum payload and cabin volume, the 525 balances speed/range with a smaller footprint, and the 480B targets economy and simplicity.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bell 525 RelentlessSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 19.79
Min Crew222
Total Seats211821
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225525 RelentlessS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)454580439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats281619
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1192966757417
Standard Cabin Seats191619
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000HEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142160155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,000,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew222
Total Seats211821
Max Cabin Seats281619
Standard Cabin Seats191619
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYes
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-2F1CT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)350040004000
Horsepower210018002520
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684641760
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.461.58
Overall Height (ft)16.318.1817.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.254.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547775
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.58
Cabin Height (ft)4.5
Cabin Length (ft)15.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128140