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

The Airbus H225 is the largest of the three and is typically chosen for offshore energy, SAR, and heavy utility missions. It offers the greatest passenger capacity, commonly configured around 16–19 passengers, and it also tends to provide the longest practical range in this group, with variants and mission fit generally in the roughly 450–650 nautical mile class. The Bell 525 Relentless is a newer-generation “super-medium” helicopter aimed at offshore transport and corporate/VIP work. Its typical seating is slightly lower than the H225, often around 16–18 passengers, and its range is generally comparable to the H225 in many mission profiles, often cited around the mid-500 nautical mile class depending on reserves and configuration. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a much lighter twin designed for EMS, law enforcement, and utility roles. It carries far fewer passengers, typically about 6–8, and its range is materially shorter than the other two, generally in the ~250–350 nautical mile class depending on fuel and load.