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Bell 525 Relentless vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bell 525 Relentless and Sikorsky S-92 are medium helicopters aimed at offshore and corporate/VIP missions, while the Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine helicopter typically used for training, utility, and personal flying. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin business jet designed for long-range executive travel. In range, the Legacy 650E is in a different class, flying roughly 3,900 nautical miles, enabling true intercontinental or transoceanic city pairs with reserves. The Bell 525 offers mid-range helicopter capability at roughly 560 nautical miles, suitable for longer offshore legs or regional point-to-point trips. The S-92 is broadly comparable, typically around the 500 nautical mile class depending on configuration. The Enstrom 480B is shortest-legged, generally around 300 nautical miles. For passenger capacity, the Legacy 650E commonly seats about 13 in executive layouts. The S-92 can carry the most in high-density roles (often around 19), while VIP layouts are fewer. The Bell 525 typically carries around 16–20 depending on mission fit. The Enstrom 480B is limited to about 4–5 seats.

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