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Bell 525 Relentless vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bell 525 Relentless and Sikorsky S-92 are medium, twin‑engine helicopters aimed at offshore and VIP/utility missions, while the MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a lighter twin‑engine helicopter typically used for law enforcement, EMS, and corporate transport; the Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine fixed‑wing business jet oriented to fast point‑to‑point travel. In range terms, the PC‑24 generally offers the longest reach (roughly around 2,000 nautical miles class, depending on load and reserves), well beyond the helicopters. Among the helicopters, the S‑92 typically provides the greatest range (often around the 500 nautical mile class), with the Bell 525 in a broadly similar medium‑twin range bracket, and the 902 Explorer shorter (often in the 300–400 nautical mile class). For passenger capacity, the S‑92 is usually the highest, commonly configured for about 19 passengers in offshore layouts (or fewer in VIP). The Bell 525 is generally in the mid‑teens depending on interior. The 902 Explorer typically carries around 8–9 passengers. The PC‑24 typically seats about 8–10 passengers in executive configurations.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessPilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew212
Total Seats18621
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessPC-24S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5802076439
Max Cabin Seats161019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)667566807417
Standard Cabin Seats16619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$11,800,000 $30,650,000
DOC / nm$ 3.71$ 19.79
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,619$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew212
Total Seats18621
Max Cabin Seats161019
Standard Cabin Seats16619
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1FJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400050004000
Horsepower18002520
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)641760
Flat RatingISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5852.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.585.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.523
Overall Height (ft)18.1817.417.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128140
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
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775