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Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bell 525 Relentless and Sikorsky S-92 are both large, twin‑engine helicopters aimed at offshore, corporate, and utility missions, but the S‑92 is the heavier, higher‑capacity transport, typically carrying more passengers and offering strong all‑weather, long‑leg capability. The Bell 525 is a modern “super‑medium” class helicopter with slightly lower passenger capacity than the S‑92 in common layouts, while still delivering substantial range suitable for offshore and long-distance point‑to‑point helicopter operations. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a much smaller, light twin helicopter, generally used for law enforcement, EMS, and short-to-medium passenger transport; its passenger capacity and range are notably lower than the 525 and S‑92, prioritizing agility and operating cost over lift and endurance. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is not a helicopter but a single‑engine turboprop fixed‑wing utility aircraft. In category it differs most, typically offering longer range and higher cruise efficiency than the helicopters, with a cabin that can carry a comparable or higher number of passengers than the 902 and often competitive with medium helicopters, depending on configuration.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew22
Total Seats1821
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellSikorsky
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)580439
Max Cabin Seats1619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)66757417
Standard Cabin Seats1619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160155
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
Cockpit22
Min Crew22
Total Seats1821
Max Cabin Seats1619
Standard Cabin Seats1619
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYes
ModelCT7-2F1CT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40004000
Horsepower18002520
No. of Engines21
Fuel Capacity (gal)641760
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)18.1817.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128140
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775