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Bell 525 Relentless vs Piper M600 Sls vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bell 525 Relentless and Sikorsky S-92 are twin‑engine helicopters, while the Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop airplane, so they fit different mission profiles. In category terms, the 525 is a modern “super‑medium” helicopter aimed at offshore, corporate, and public service roles; the S‑92 is a larger, heavy twin used widely for offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility missions; the M600 SLS is a pressurized personal/business aircraft optimized for point‑to‑point travel. On range, the Piper M600 SLS typically offers the longest point‑to‑point range (roughly around 1,000–1,500 nm depending on configuration and reserves), reflecting the efficiency of fixed‑wing cruise. The Bell 525 generally provides medium helicopter range (on the order of several hundred nautical miles, often cited around ~500 nm class), while the Sikorsky S‑92 is comparable or somewhat shorter/mission‑dependent, commonly in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile range with reserves. For passenger capacity, the M600 SLS is usually configured for about 5–6 passengers plus a pilot. The Bell 525 is commonly configured around the mid‑teens (about 12–16). The S‑92 typically carries the most, often around 16–19 passengers in transport layouts.

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 Seats16—19
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 Seats16—19
Standard Cabin Seats16419
Lavatory—No—
Galley Location—MID—
Cabin Pressure (psi)—5.6—
Galley / Refreshment—Refreshment Centre—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—12600—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—8644—
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelNoYes
ModelCT7-2F1PT6A-42ACT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuel—JetFuel
TBO (hrs)400036004000
Horsepower18006002520
No. of Engines211
Fuel Capacity (gal)641260760
Flat Rating—ISA + 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)128—140
Wingspan (ft)—43.2—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—165775
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—20—