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Bell 525 Relentless vs Sikorsky S 76d vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bell 525 Relentless and Sikorsky S-76D are typically positioned as large and medium twin‑engine helicopters, respectively, while the Sikorsky S-92 sits in the heavy, long‑range offshore/utility category. In range, the S-92 is generally the strongest, optimized for longer offshore sectors and higher payloads, with typical published ranges commonly around the 500–600 nautical mile class depending on configuration. The Bell 525 is designed as a long‑range “super‑medium” with range often cited in a similar broad band, frequently around the mid‑500 nautical mile class, again varying with reserves and cabin fit. The S-76D, aimed at corporate and shorter offshore missions, generally offers a shorter range, commonly in the ~400 nautical mile class. For passenger capacity, the S-76D is usually configured around 8–12 passengers, the Bell 525 typically around 12–16, and the S-92 commonly around 19 passengers in offshore seating (with other layouts possible). Actual figures vary by interior, fuel, and mission equipment.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessSikorsky S-76DSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew222
Total Seats181221
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellSikorskySikorsky
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessS-76DS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)580441439
Max Cabin Seats161019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)66757417
Standard Cabin Seats161019
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HThales TopDeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000 $14,900,000 $30,650,000
DOC / nm$ 11.49$ 19.79
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.96$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,781$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew222
Total Seats181221
Max Cabin Seats161019
Standard Cabin Seats161019
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1PW210SCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400040004000
Horsepower180010772520
No. of Engines211
Fuel Capacity (gal)641296760
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5852.5
Cabin Width (ft)7.58
Cabin Height (ft)4.5
Cabin Length (ft)15.5
Overall Height (ft)18.1814.517.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.544
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128140
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775