Compare Bell 412EPi vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Sikorsky S-76D
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| Manufacturer | Bell | Bell | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Type | 412EPi | 525 Relentless | S-76D |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 12,500,000 | $15,000,000 | $14,900,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,487 | - | $ 1,781 |
| DOC / nm | $ 12.09 | - | $ 11.49 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.86 | - | $ 0.96 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 123 | 160 | 155 |
| Max Range (nm) | 363 | 580 | 441 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 4829 | 6675 | - |
| Total Seats | 14 | 18 | 12 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 13 | 16 | 10 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 13 | 16 | 10 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bell BasiX-Pro | Garmin G5000H | Thales TopDeck |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Weights | |||
| MTOW (lbs) | 11900 | 20500 | 11700 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 11900 | 21500 | - |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 4500 | 7000 | - |
| BEW (lbs) | 7071 | 13825 | - |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 4829 | 6675 | - |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 2214 | 4294.7 | 296 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 2615 | 2380 | - |
| Dimensions | |||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 46 | 54.5 | 44 |
| Width (ft) | 33 | 25.77 | - |
| Overall Height (ft) | 11.5 | 18.18 | 14.5 |
| Length (ft) | 52.1 | 61.58 | 52.5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | - | 4.5 | - |
| Cabin Width (ft) | - | 7.58 | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | - | 15.5 | - |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 220 | - | - |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 28 | 128 | - |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Bell | Sikorsky |
| Model | PT6T-9 | CT7-2F1 | PW210S |
| Horsepower | 1370 | 1800 | 1077 |
| FADEC | Yes | Dual-Channel | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 330.5 | 641 | 296 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | 113 | - | - |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Bell BasiX-Pro | Garmin G5000H | Thales TopDeck |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | Gyro | - | - |
| FMS | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Autopilot | 1 x 3-Axis | 1 x 4-Axis | 1 |
| PFD | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| MFD | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| GPS | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| AHRS | - | 3 | - |
| Flight Director | 2 | 3 | - |
| ADC | 2 | 3 | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 14 | 18 | 12 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 13 | 16 | 10 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 13 | 16 | 10 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Other | |||
| Gear Type | Low Skids | Retractable Wheel | High Skids |
| Rotorhead | 4-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated | 4-Blade Articulated |
| Tail Rotor | 2-Blade | 4-Blade | 4-Blade |
| Warranty | |||
| Pilot Training Credits | 2 | 1 | - |
| MTX Training Credits | 1 | 1 | - |
| Airframe (Yrs) | 3 | 3 | - |
| Airframe (Hrs) | 1000 | 1000 | - |
| Engine (Hrs) | 1000 | 1000 | - |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 123 | 160 | 155 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 123 | 145 | 155 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 140 | 175 | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 363 | 580 | 441 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 363 | 560 | 441 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 3.8 | - | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1600 | - | - |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 15720 | 12000 | - |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 11400 | 10700 | - |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 6700 | 8100 | - |