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Bell 525 Relentless vs Enstrom 480b vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bell 525 Relentless and Sikorsky S-92 sit in the large, transport-category class aimed at offshore energy, SAR, and executive shuttle missions, while the Enstrom 480B and Robinson R66 are light, utility helicopters more commonly used for training, patrol, personal transport, and light commercial work. In range, the S-92 and Bell 525 generally lead among these four, designed for longer offshore legs with substantial fuel and payload margins; the 525 is a newer-generation platform and is typically positioned as offering long range with high cruise efficiency, while the S-92 is a proven long-range workhorse. The R66 and 480B have shorter typical ranges suited to regional hops rather than sustained offshore operations. Passenger capacity follows the same pattern: the S-92 and 525 can be configured to carry large groups (commonly around the high teens, depending on interior and mission kit), whereas the R66 is typically a five-seat helicopter including the pilot, and the 480B is usually configured for roughly five seats including the pilot.

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