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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Robinson R66

The Airbus H225 and Bell 525 Relentless are large, long-range twin‑engine helicopters aimed at offshore, SAR, and executive transport. The H225 is typically the higher-capacity lifter, often configured around 16–19 passengers, with long overwater legs commonly in the roughly 450–500+ nm class depending on fit and reserves. The Bell 525 is a modern super‑medium twin with similar mission intent, generally seating up to about 16 passengers and offering comparable long-range capability, often cited around the mid‑500 nm range in typical configurations. The Pilatus PC‑24 is different in kind: a twin‑engine business jet rather than a helicopter. It trades vertical lift for speed and longer point‑to‑point reach, typically carrying 6–10 passengers in executive layouts (more in high-density), with range commonly around 2,000 nm class depending on payload and conditions. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine helicopter for utility and private use, usually seating 4 passengers plus a pilot (5 total), with shorter range, commonly around 300+ nm.

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