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Bell 525 Relentless vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Leonardo Aw189

All four are twin‑engine civil helicopters, but they sit in different size and mission categories. The Bell 525 Relentless is a “super‑medium” class aircraft aimed at offshore and high‑utilization transport, generally offering the longest reach in this group at roughly around the 500‑nautical‑mile class depending on fit and reserves, with a typical passenger layout in the mid‑teens. The Leonardo AW139 is a medium twin used widely for EMS, SAR, and corporate/offshore work; it commonly carries about 12–15 passengers and delivers solid mid‑range capability, often in the roughly 400–500‑nautical‑mile class depending on configuration. The Leonardo AW169 is a lighter intermediate/medium‑light twin optimized for shorter sectors, typically carrying around 8–10 passengers with range commonly in the roughly 350–450‑nautical‑mile class. The Leonardo AW189 is a larger “super‑medium” geared strongly toward offshore; it typically seats about 16–19 passengers and offers long‑range performance broadly comparable to the 525, often around the 500‑nautical‑mile class depending on tanks and mission equipment.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2211
Total Seats18171221
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellLeonardoLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessAW139AW169AW189
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)580573440651
Max Cabin Seats16151019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)66754701
Standard Cabin Seats16151019
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HEFISEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160165140155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000 $15,900,000 $9,450,000 $2,413,000
DOC / nm$ 11.69$ 11.84$ 15.57
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.69$ 0.99$ 0.74
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,929$ 1,658$ 2,413
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2211
Total Seats18171221
Max Cabin Seats16151019
Standard Cabin Seats16151019
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1PT6C-67CPW210ACT7-2E1
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000500040004000
Horsepower1800167910001983
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641414
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5854.748.157.8
Cabin Width (ft)7.58
Cabin Height (ft)4.5
Cabin Length (ft)15.5
Overall Height (ft)18.1816.414.816.6
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.554.748
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12812049.585
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)282222.5395