Airbus Helicopters H215 vs Bell 525 Relentless
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | AIRBUS H215 |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Airbus Helicopters |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | H215 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 468 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 22 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | 8903 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 142 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $27,500,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 19.07 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.91 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 2,708 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 22 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | Makila 1A1 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 3000 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | 1820 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | 540 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 61.4 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 16.2 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | 51.2 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 473.9 |