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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S-92 are heavy, twin‑engine helicopters optimized for offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility work; both typically carry around 16–19 passengers in offshore-style seating, with operational range commonly in the roughly 450–550 nautical mile class depending on configuration and reserves. The Bell 525 Relentless is a modern “super‑medium” twin helicopter, generally a step below H225/S‑92 in lift category, aimed at offshore and corporate missions; it typically seats about 16 passengers and is marketed with range in a similar mid‑500 nautical mile bracket, again highly dependent on payload and mission rules. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a pressurized twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft rather than a helicopter; it is usually configured for about 6–8 passengers, cruises much faster than the rotorcraft, and typically offers longer point‑to‑point range (often around 1,000–1,500 nautical miles) but lacks vertical lift and hover capability. Overall, H225/S‑92 emphasize heavy-lift offshore capacity, Bell 525 balances speed and modern avionics in the super‑medium class, and Avanti EVO prioritizes fast regional transport with fewer passengers.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bell 525 RelentlessPiaggio Avanti EVOSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 19.79
Min Crew2212
Total Seats2118821
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellPiaggioSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225525 RelentlessAvanti EVOS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4545801530439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats2816719
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929667537757417
Standard Cabin Seats1916619
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000HRockwell Collins Pro Line 21EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142160400155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,000,000$ 7,695,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2212
Total Seats2118821
Max Cabin Seats2816719
Standard Cabin Seats1916619
LavatoryNo
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Galley / RefreshmentNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-2F1PT6A–66BCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500400036004000
Horsepower210018008502520
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684641760
Flat RatingISA + 28
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.461.5847.3
Overall Height (ft)16.318.1813.117.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.254.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547775
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.586.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.8
Cabin Length (ft)15.514.9
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128140
Wingspan (ft)47.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.2