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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Piper M600 Sls vs Sikorsky S 92

By category, the Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop airplane for owner‑pilots and small business travel, while the Airbus H225, Bell 525 Relentless, and Sikorsky S‑92 are large twin‑engine helicopters typically used for offshore, corporate/VIP, and utility/transport missions. On range, the M600 SLS generally offers the longest point‑to‑point range (roughly 1,000+ nautical miles depending on conditions). Among the helicopters, the Bell 525 and Airbus H225 are broadly comparable and tend to be in the mid‑to‑high hundreds of nautical miles, while the S‑92 is also in that same general bracket, often optimized for offshore legs with reserves rather than maximum ferry distance. Passenger capacity separates them most clearly: the M600 SLS typically carries about five passengers plus a pilot (six seats total), whereas the helicopter models are configured for larger groups, commonly around 16–19 passengers in transport layouts (with VIP layouts reducing seats for comfort). Overall, M600 emphasizes speed and range; the helicopters emphasize vertical access and payload/cabin volume.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bell 525 RelentlessPiper M600 SLSSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.19$ 19.79
Min Crew2212
Total Seats2118621
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellPiperSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225525 RelentlessM600S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4545801406439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.55$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats281619
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929667522007417
Standard Cabin Seats1916419
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 603$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000HGarmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142160274155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,000,000$3,081,400 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2212
Total Seats2118521
Max Cabin Seats281619
Standard Cabin Seats1916419
LavatoryNo
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelNoYes
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-2F1PT6A-42ACT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500400036004000
Horsepower210018006002520
No. of Engines2211
Fuel Capacity (gal)684641260760
Flat RatingISA + 55
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.461.5829.7
Overall Height (ft)16.318.1811.317.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.254.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547165775
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)128140
Wingspan (ft)43.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20