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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225, Bell 525 Relentless, and MD Helicopters 902 Explorer are all rotorcraft, typically used for offshore transport, utility, and VIP missions, while the Pilatus PC-24 is a fixed‑wing light jet aimed at fast business and mixed passenger/cargo operations. In category terms, the H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter, the Bell 525 is a super‑medium twin, and the MD 902 is a light twin (with a NOTAR anti‑torque system), whereas the PC‑24 is a twin‑engine jet. For range, the PC‑24 generally offers the longest legs (on the order of roughly 2,000 nautical miles), the H225 and Bell 525 are mid‑range helicopters (commonly around the 500–600+ nautical mile class depending on fit and reserves), and the MD 902 is shorter‑range (often roughly 300–400 nautical miles). Passenger capacity typically scales similarly: the H225 can carry the most (often up to about 19 passengers in high‑density layouts), the Bell 525 is next (commonly up to around 16–20 depending on configuration), the MD 902 is smaller (typically 7–8), and the PC‑24 usually seats about 8–10 passengers in executive layouts.

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