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Bell 525 Relentless vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bell 525 Relentless and Sikorsky S-92 are both twin‑engine helicopters, while the Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing business aircraft. In category terms, the 525 is a super‑medium helicopter aimed at offshore, corporate, and utility missions; the S‑92 is a larger heavy helicopter commonly used for offshore transport, search and rescue, and high‑capacity utility roles; the Avanti EVO is a pressurized business aircraft optimized for fast point‑to‑point travel between airports. For range, the Avanti EVO generally offers the longest legs because it is a fixed‑wing airplane, typically around 1,700–1,800 nautical miles depending on configuration. The Bell 525 is designed for long offshore-style helicopter missions, roughly on the order of 500–600 nautical miles. The S‑92’s range is broadly similar but often a bit lower in typical passenger configurations, roughly in the 450–550 nautical mile class. For passenger capacity, the Avanti EVO is usually configured for about 7–9 passengers, the Bell 525 commonly around 12–16, and the S‑92 typically around 18–19 (and can be configured higher in utility layouts).

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