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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225, Bell 525 Relentless, and Sikorsky S-92 are all large, twin‑engine helicopters commonly associated with offshore transport, SAR, and government/VIP roles, but they differ in emphasis. The H225 sits in the heavy class and is often chosen when operators want strong lift and a roomy cabin; typical layouts carry roughly 19 passengers, with range generally in the mid‑600 to 700+ km class depending on configuration and reserves. The Bell 525 is a modern “super‑medium” design aimed at efficient offshore missions with contemporary avionics; it is typically quoted around 16–20 passengers and targets longer legs, commonly cited around 900–1,000 km class ranges depending on fit. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a proven heavy offshore workhorse with robust overwater capability; it is commonly configured for about 19 passengers, with range broadly comparable to the H225, often in the mid‑700 to 900 km class depending on options. In practice, exact figures vary with payload, fuel tanks, mission equipment, and regulatory reserves.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bell 525 RelentlessSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 19.79
Min Crew222
Total Seats211821
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225525 RelentlessS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)454580439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats281619
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1192966757417
Standard Cabin Seats191619
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000HEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142160155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,000,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew222
Total Seats211821
Max Cabin Seats281619
Standard Cabin Seats191619
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYes
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-2F1CT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)350040004000
Horsepower210018002520
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684641760
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.461.58
Overall Height (ft)16.318.1817.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.254.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547775
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.58
Cabin Height (ft)4.5
Cabin Length (ft)15.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128140