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Bell 525 Relentless vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bell 525 Relentless and Leonardo AW189 are modern super‑medium helicopters, while the Sikorsky S‑92 is a larger heavy helicopter, and the Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light business jet rather than a rotorcraft. In range terms, the PC‑24 typically offers the longest reach, commonly around 2,000 nautical miles class depending on payload and reserves, making it the best fit for longer point‑to‑point trips between runways. The helicopters generally trade range for vertical lift and offshore/remote access: the Bell 525 and AW189 are broadly similar, often in the roughly 450–500 nautical mile class in typical configurations, while the heavier S‑92 is commonly in a similar or slightly higher bracket depending on tanks and mission fit. For passenger capacity, the PC‑24 is usually configured for about 6–10 passengers. The AW189 and Bell 525 typically seat around 12–16 in high‑density layouts, with fewer in VIP. The S‑92 usually carries the most, commonly about 16–19, and is widely used where higher lift and cabin volume are priorities.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Pilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2112
Total Seats1821621
Flight RulesIFRIFR—IFR
ManufacturerBellLeonardoPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessAW189PC-24S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5806512076439
Max Cabin Seats16191019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)6675—66807417
Standard Cabin Seats1619619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HEFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160155440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$2,413,000$11,800,000 $30,650,000
DOC / nm—$ 15.57$ 3.71$ 19.79
DOC / nm / Seat—$ 0.74$ 0.62$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost—$ 2,413$ 1,619$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2112
Total Seats1821621
Max Cabin Seats16191019
Standard Cabin Seats1619619
Lavatory——1 Enclosed Flushing—
Crew Rest——No—
Jump Seat——No—
Cargo Door——Yes—
Galley Location——FWD—
Lavatory Location——FWD—
Cabin Pressure (psi)——9.3—
Galley / Refreshment——Optional Refreshment Center—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)——23500—
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1CT7-2E1FJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel—JetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000400050004000
Horsepower18001983—2520
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Capacity (gal)641——760
Flat Rating——ISA + 23—
Thrust (lbs)——3435—
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77———
Length (ft)61.5857.852.2—
Cabin Width (ft)7.58—5.6—
Cabin Height (ft)4.5—5.1—
Cabin Length (ft)15.5—23—
Overall Height (ft)18.1816.617.417.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.548——
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12885—140
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—395—775
Wingspan (ft)——55.8—
Aisle Step (ft)——Flat Floor—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——3.8—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)——17—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——90—