Airbus Helicopters H215 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Sikorsky S 92
| Spec | Sikorsky S-92 | Bell 525 Relentless | AIRBUS H215 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 19.79 | — | $ 19.07 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 18 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky | Bell | Airbus Helicopters |
| Aircraft Name | S-92 | 525 Relentless | H215 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 439 | 580 | 468 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.94 | — | $ 0.91 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 16 | 22 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 7417 | 6675 | 8903 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 16 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,068 | — | $ 2,708 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Garmin G5000H | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 155 | 160 | 142 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $30,650,000 | $15,000,000 | $27,500,000 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 18 | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 16 | 22 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 16 | 19 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Dual-Channel | Yes |
| Model | CT7-8A | CT7-2F1 | Makila 1A1 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 3000 |
| Horsepower | 2520 | 1800 | 1820 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 760 | 641 | 540 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Overall Height (ft) | 17.8 | 18.18 | 16.2 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 775 | — | 473.9 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 140 | 128 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | 54.5 | 51.2 |