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Bell 525 Relentless vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bell 525 Relentless and Sikorsky S-92 are helicopters, while the Piaggio Avanti EVO and Piper M600 SLS are fixed‑wing turboprops; that category split largely drives their differences. For range, the fixed‑wing aircraft generally lead: the Piper M600 SLS is oriented toward long, efficient owner-flown trips, while the Piaggio Avanti EVO typically offers similarly strong or greater point‑to‑point range with higher cruise efficiency and speed in the turboprop class. The Bell 525 targets medium-to-long helicopter missions, commonly offering longer legs than many medium twins but usually less point‑to‑point range than comparable fixed‑wing turboprops. The Sikorsky S-92 is a larger, heavy helicopter optimized for offshore and utility work, with solid range but again generally constrained versus fixed‑wing aircraft on pure distance. Passenger capacity separates them most: the Piper M600 SLS is a single‑pilot capable aircraft typically seating around six, the Avanti EVO usually carries more (often seven to nine). The Bell 525 commonly accommodates a larger cabin load (often up to the low teens depending on layout), while the S-92 is the clear high-capacity option, frequently configured for roughly 19 passengers.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessPiaggio Avanti EVOPiper M600 SLSSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2112
Total Seats188621
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellPiaggioPiperSikorsky
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessAvanti EVOM600S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58015301406439
Max Cabin Seats16719
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)6675377522007417
Standard Cabin Seats166419
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160400274155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$ 7,695,000$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
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2112
Total Seats188521
Max Cabin Seats16719
Standard Cabin Seats166419
LavatoryNoNo
Cabin Pressure (psi)95.6
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)66008644
Galley LocationMID
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesNoYes
ModelCT7-2F1PT6A–66BPT6A-42ACT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000360036004000
Horsepower18008506002520
No. of Engines2211
Fuel Capacity (gal)641260760
Flat RatingISA + 28ISA + 55
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5847.329.7
Cabin Width (ft)7.586.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.84
Cabin Length (ft)15.514.912.3
Overall Height (ft)18.1813.111.317.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128140
Wingspan (ft)47.143.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.220
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165775