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Bell 525 Relentless vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bell 525 Relentless and Sikorsky S-92 are large, twin‑engine helicopters aimed at offshore, corporate, and utility missions, while the Robinson R66 is a light, single‑engine helicopter typically used for private, training, patrol, and short-hop charter work. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is the outlier: a pressurized twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft optimized for fast, efficient point‑to‑point travel. In range, the Avanti EVO generally offers the longest legs for typical operations, benefiting from fixed‑wing efficiency. The Bell 525 and S‑92 provide long helicopter ranges suited to extended overwater and IFR-capable missions, with the S‑92 commonly associated with offshore sectors and the 525 positioned as a modern fly‑by‑wire super‑medium. The R66 has the shortest practical range among these, reflecting its lighter class and mission profile. For passenger capacity, the S‑92 leads, often configured for high-density transport (including offshore seating). The Bell 525 typically carries a substantial VIP or utility load but usually fewer than an S‑92 in transport layouts. The Avanti EVO generally seats around 7–9 passengers in executive configurations. The R66 is typically a 4–5 seat aircraft including the pilot.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessPiaggio Avanti EVOSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew212
Total Seats18821
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellPiaggioSikorsky
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessAvanti EVOS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5801530439
Max Cabin Seats16719
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)667537757417
Standard Cabin Seats16619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HRockwell Collins Pro Line 21EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160400155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$ 7,695,000 $30,650,000
DOC / nm$ 19.79
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew212
Total Seats18821
Max Cabin Seats16719
Standard Cabin Seats16619
LavatoryNo
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Galley / RefreshmentNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1PT6A–66BCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400036004000
Horsepower18008502520
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)641760
Flat RatingISA + 28
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5847.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.586.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.8
Cabin Length (ft)15.514.9
Overall Height (ft)18.1813.117.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128140
Wingspan (ft)47.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775