Bell 525 Relentless vs Enstrom 480b vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 92
The Bell 525 Relentless and Leonardo AW189 sit in the modern “super‑medium” category, typically configured for roughly 16–19 passengers, and both emphasize a strong balance of cabin size and mission radius; in general use they offer medium-to-long range suitable for offshore transport and corporate/VIP layouts. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a heavier “heavy/large” twin, commonly arranged around 19 passengers in offshore seating, and is generally used where payload, cabin volume, and overwater capability are prioritized; its range is typically in the same broad class as the super‑mediums, often mission-dependent but oriented to longer offshore legs. The Enstrom 480B is in a much smaller light/single-engine utility class, usually carrying about 4–5 passengers (plus pilot), with a significantly shorter range than the three twin-engine offshore types and a focus on training, patrol, utility, and short regional hops rather than long overwater transport. Overall, 480B is light and short-range, 525 and AW189 are super‑medium with mid-to-long range and mid-teen passenger counts, and the S‑92 is the heavier option with similar passenger numbers but more volume and payload headroom.
| 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 |