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.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Pilatus PC-24 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 6 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Pilatus | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | PC-24 | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 2076 | 439 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 10 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | 6680 | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 6 | 19 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 440 | 155 |
| 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 | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 6 | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 10 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 6 | 19 |
| 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 | |||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | FJ44-4A-QPM | CT7-8A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 5000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — | 2520 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | 760 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 23 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 3435 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 52.2 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 5.6 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 5.1 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 23 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 17.4 | 17.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | — | 140 |
| 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 |