What a Bell 525 Relentless costs, how far it flies, and what it costs to keep
PlaneFox tracks 1 Bell 525 Relentless aircraft for sale and re-reads every one of them from the broker and dealer sites it watches, so the figures below move when the market moves. Every number on this page is measured from those live listings, not taken from a published price guide.
How far can a Bell 525 Relentless fly?
A Bell 525 Relentless flies about 619 nm, roughly 1,146 km, which is about 3 h 52 min in still air at typical cruise.
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About the Bell 525 Relentless
Aircraft overview
The Bell 525 Relentless is a super-medium twin-engine helicopter developed by Bell for offshore energy, corporate transport, search and rescue, and utility missions requiring long range and a large cabin. The prototype first flew on July 1, 2015, and the model received FAA type certification in 2023. It is notable as the first commercial helicopter certified with a full fly-by-wire flight control system, a major distinction from earlier Bell civil models and from many aircraft in the same weight class.
Performance & specifications
The Bell 525 Relentless is powered by two GE CT7-2F1 turboshaft engines and uses a five-blade main rotor with a four-blade tail rotor. Published performance figures include a maximum cruise speed of about 160 knots, a range of about 580 nautical miles, and a service ceiling of 20,000 feet. Maximum takeoff weight is 20,500 lb. Useful load varies with configuration, installed equipment, fuel, and mission equipment, so buyers should review the specific weight and balance record for any individual aircraft.
Cabin & avionics
The standard transport configuration is designed for up to 16 passengers plus crew, with a flat-floor cabin suited to offshore seating, executive interiors, or mission equipment. The aircraft has large cabin windows, wide doors, and baggage provisions appropriate for crew-change and long-sector operations. The flight deck is based on the Garmin G5000H integrated avionics suite, paired with Bell’s fly-by-wire architecture. Typical features include large-format displays, touchscreen controllers, synthetic vision capability, integrated engine and systems monitoring, and advanced autopilot functions.
Buying & value
The Bell 525 Relentless occupies the upper end of the civil super-medium helicopter market, positioned against aircraft used for offshore transport, high-end corporate shuttle work, and government or parapublic missions. Because certification is recent, the used market is expected to be thin compared with mature helicopter types. Buyers should focus on delivery standard, mission configuration, remaining warranties, support agreements, installed emergency equipment, HUMS provisions, avionics software status, maintenance program enrollment, and any role-specific interior or external equipment. Common buyer considerations include offshore passenger layout, VIP completion, SAR preparation, and regional regulatory equipment requirements.