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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 and Bell 525 Relentless are large, twin‑engine helicopters aimed at offshore transport and high‑end utility roles; both typically carry around 16–19 passengers in airline-style seating, with the H225 generally offering longer real-world mission endurance and heavier-lift capability, while the 525 targets similar missions with modern avionics and comparable long-range performance. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a lighter twin‑engine helicopter optimized for law enforcement, EMS, and corporate shuttle work; it usually seats about 8–10 occupants including crew and has a notably shorter range than the H225 or 525, trading capacity and endurance for lower operating scale. The Piper M600 SLS is not a helicopter but a single‑engine turboprop airplane in the personal/business category; it typically carries 5–6 people and, unlike the rotorcraft, delivers substantially greater cruise range and speed for point‑to‑point travel, though it cannot hover or access confined landing sites. Overall, capacity ranks H225/525 highest, 902 mid, and M600 lowest, while range is typically greatest in the M600, then the big helicopters, then the 902.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bell 525 RelentlessPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.19
Min Crew221
Total Seats21186
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellPiper
Aircraft NameH225525 RelentlessM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4545801406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats2816
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1192966752200
Standard Cabin Seats19164
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000HGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142160274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,000,000$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats21185
Max Cabin Seats2816
Standard Cabin Seats19164
LavatoryNo
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelNo
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-2F1PT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)350040003600
Horsepower21001800600
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684641260
Flat RatingISA + 55
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.461.5829.7
Overall Height (ft)16.318.1811.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.254.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547165
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.584.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.54
Cabin Length (ft)15.512.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)43.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20