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Bell 525 Relentless vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piper M600 Sls vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bell 525 Relentless and Sikorsky S-92 are both large, twin‑engine helicopters aimed at offshore, corporate, and utility missions, but the S‑92 sits in a heavier transport class with the highest typical passenger capacity (often around 18–19), while the 525 is usually configured for fewer passengers (commonly around 12–16) and emphasizes modern avionics and efficient long‑range cruise. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a lighter twin‑engine helicopter in a different category entirely, optimized for law enforcement, EMS, and light utility; it generally carries about 7–8 people and offers shorter range than the two larger twins. The Piper M600 SLS is not a helicopter but a single‑engine pressurized turboprop airplane, typically seating about 5–6. It generally delivers longer range and higher cruise efficiency than the helicopters listed, but it cannot provide vertical takeoff/landing or hovering capability, which are central advantages of the rotorcraft.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessPiper M600 SLSSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew212
Total Seats18621
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellPiperSikorsky
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessM600S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5801406439
Max Cabin Seats1619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)667522007417
Standard Cabin Seats16419
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HGarmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160274155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$3,081,400 $30,650,000
DOC / nm$ 2.19$ 19.79
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost$ 603$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew212
Total Seats18521
Max Cabin Seats1619
Standard Cabin Seats16419
LavatoryNo
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelNoYes
ModelCT7-2F1PT6A-42ACT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400036004000
Horsepower18006002520
No. of Engines211
Fuel Capacity (gal)641260760
Flat RatingISA + 55
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5829.7
Cabin Width (ft)7.584.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.54
Cabin Length (ft)15.512.3
Overall Height (ft)18.1811.317.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128140
Wingspan (ft)43.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165775
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20