Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Sikorsky S 92
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a fixed‑wing twin‑turboprop business/utility aircraft, typically used for fast point‑to‑point travel; it generally carries about 6–9 passengers and offers long range for its class at roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on load and reserves. The Bell 525 Relentless is a large, fly‑by‑wire civilian helicopter aimed at offshore, SAR, and executive missions; it commonly seats around 12–16 passengers and has a range on the order of 500–600 nautical miles. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter with a NOTAR anti‑torque system, suited to EMS, law enforcement, and corporate roles; it usually carries about 6–8 passengers and flies roughly 300–400 nautical miles. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a heavy helicopter widely used offshore and for head‑of‑state/VIP transport; it typically carries about 19 passengers in an offshore layout and reaches about 500–600 nautical miles. Overall, the King Air leads on range and cruise efficiency, while the S‑92 and 525 lead on lift and cabin volume, and the 902 prioritizes agility and lower operating footprint.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 439 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $30,650,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 19.79 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.94 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 3,068 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | CT7-8A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | 2520 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | 760 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 17.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | 140 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 775 |