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Bell 525 Relentless vs Piper M600 Sls vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bell 525 Relentless and Sikorsky S‑92 are medium helicopters aimed at offshore, corporate/VIP, and utility missions, while the Robinson R66 is a light helicopter for shorter regional trips and training/utility work, and the Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop airplane optimized for fast personal and business travel. In range, the M600 SLS typically offers the longest practical cross‑country reach among these, reflecting airplane efficiency, while the S‑92 and Bell 525 provide substantial helicopter range suited to overwater and remote operations; the R66 generally has the shortest range of the group. For passenger capacity, the S‑92 is the clear leader, commonly configured for around 19 passengers (with variants depending on mission). The Bell 525 is smaller than the S‑92 but still a multi‑passenger helicopter, typically accommodating roughly 12–16 seats depending on layout. The R66 is a five‑seat helicopter (including the pilot). The M600 SLS is typically configured for one pilot plus up to five passengers (six seats total).

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