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Bell 525 Relentless vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bell 525 Relentless and Sikorsky S-92 are twin‑engine helicopters, while the Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine fixed‑wing business jet, so they serve different mission profiles. In category terms, the Bell 525 is a modern “super‑medium” helicopter aimed at offshore energy, corporate, and SAR-style roles; the S‑92 is a larger “heavy” helicopter widely used for offshore transport and government missions; the PC‑24 is a light jet designed for fast point‑to‑point travel, including operations from shorter or less‑improved runways than many jets. For range, the PC‑24 generally offers the longest reach, typically around 2,000 nautical miles depending on configuration, while the S‑92 and Bell 525 are usually in the several‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class, commonly around 500–600 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. For passenger capacity, the PC‑24 is typically configured for about 6–10 passengers; the Bell 525 is commonly around the mid‑teens; and the S‑92 is often configured higher, frequently around 16–19 and capable of more in high‑density layouts.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessPilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew212
Total Seats18621
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessPC-24S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5802076439
Max Cabin Seats161019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)667566807417
Standard Cabin Seats16619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160440155
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
Cockpit222
Min Crew212
Total Seats18621
Max Cabin Seats161019
Standard Cabin Seats16619
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1FJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400050004000
Horsepower18002520
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)641760
Flat RatingISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5852.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.585.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.523
Overall Height (ft)18.1817.417.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128140
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