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Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bell 525 Relentless and Sikorsky S-92 are large, twin‑engine helicopters aimed at offshore, corporate, and utility missions, while the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft optimized for short-haul regional transport and rugged airstrip access. In range, the S-92 is generally the longest‑legged of the two helicopters, commonly used for extended offshore sectors, with the Bell 525 also offering long-range capability but typically a bit less than the S-92 depending on fit and reserves. The Grand Caravan EX’s range varies heavily with payload, but it is often competitive for short to mid-length regional legs, though it operates differently from helicopters and typically requires runways. For passenger capacity, the S-92 usually carries the most, often configured around 19 passengers in offshore layouts. The Bell 525 is commonly configured in the mid‑teens, frequently around 16 passengers. The Grand Caravan EX typically seats up to about 14 passengers in airline-style seating, with strong flexibility for cargo and mixed configurations.

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