Bell 525 Relentless vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 92
The Embraer Legacy 650E is the only fixed‑wing aircraft in this group, a large‑cabin business jet optimized for long, high‑speed trips between cities. It offers intercontinental-class range (roughly 3,900 nautical miles, depending on payload and conditions) and typically seats about 13 passengers in executive configuration, making it best suited to longer point‑to‑point travel. The Bell 525 Relentless, Leonardo AW189, and Sikorsky S‑92 are medium-to-heavy helicopters aimed at offshore, corporate shuttle, and utility roles where vertical access matters more than cruise speed. The Bell 525 is a modern “super‑medium” helicopter with range on the order of about 500–600 nautical miles and typical seating around 12–16. The AW189 is also in the super‑medium class, broadly similar in mission, with range commonly around 450–500 nautical miles and seating typically about 16–19. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a larger heavy helicopter, generally carrying more people (often 19 or more in transport layouts) with range commonly in the 500–600 nautical mile class, emphasizing offshore capability and payload.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 21 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Leonardo | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | AW189 | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 651 | 439 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | — | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | EFIS | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 155 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $2,413,000 | $30,650,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 15.57 | $ 19.79 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.74 | $ 0.94 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 2,413 | $ 3,068 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 21 | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | CT7-2E1 | CT7-8A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | 1983 | 2520 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | 760 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 57.8 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | — | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 16.6 | 17.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | 48 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | 85 | 140 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 395 | 775 |