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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Gulfstream G700 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S-92 are heavy, twin‑engine helicopters primarily used for offshore energy, search and rescue, and government/VIP transport. Both typically carry around 18–19 passengers in a high‑density layout (fewer for VIP/mission fit) and offer medium helicopter ranges roughly on the order of 450–550 nautical miles, depending on reserves and configuration. The Bell 525 Relentless is a newer‑generation, super‑medium twin helicopter aimed at offshore and corporate/VIP roles; it generally seats up to about 16 passengers and targets a longer helicopter range, roughly around 500–600+ nautical miles in typical planning, again depending on fit and reserves. The Gulfstream G700 is a large‑cabin, long‑range business jet in a different category entirely, designed for intercontinental travel; it typically accommodates about 13–19 passengers in executive configurations (with higher maximum seating possible) and offers a far greater range, about 7,500 nautical miles class, enabling nonstop city pairs that are well beyond any helicopter’s reach.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bell 525 RelentlessGulfstream G700Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2232
DOC / nm$ 20.87——$ 19.79
Min Crew2242
Total Seats21181621
Flight RulesIFRIFR—IFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellGulfstreamSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225525 RelentlessG700S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4545807500439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99——$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats28161919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)119296675—7417
Standard Cabin Seats19161219
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963——$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000HGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142160516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,000,000$78,000,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2242
Total Seats21181621
Max Cabin Seats28161919
Standard Cabin Seats19161219
Crew Rest——Optional—
Jump Seat——Yes—
Galley Location——FWD—
Lavatory Location——FWD / AFT—
Engine
FADECYesDual-Channel—Yes
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-2F1Pearl 700CT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel—JetFuel
TBO (hrs)35004000On Condition4000
Horsepower21001800—2520
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684641—760
Thrust (lbs)——18250—
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.461.58109.9—
Overall Height (ft)16.318.1825.417.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.254.5——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547——775
Width (ft)—25.77——
Cabin Width (ft)—7.588.2—
Cabin Height (ft)—4.56.25—
Cabin Length (ft)—15.556.9—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—128—140
Wingspan (ft)——103—
Aisle Step (ft)——Flat Floor—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——195—