Bell 525 Relentless: Buyer’s and Investor’s Guide

A mock-up of the Bell 525 Relentless photographed at the 2012 Farnborough Airshow.
The Bell 525 Relentless is the company’s newest helicopter, capable of carrying up to 16 passengers and travelling 400 nautical miles.
Type: Bell 525 Relentless
Missions: Airborne Law Enforcement, Search and Rescue, Offshore, VIP, Corporate, EMS
First delivery: first flight is expected in 2013 or 2014 with certification coming soon after
World fleet: n/a
Category: Twin Engine
Performance
Maximum speed (Vne): ? kts ? km/hr
Maximum cruise speed (Vh): 140 kts 260 km/hr
Hover ceiling, In-Ground Effect (TOP): ? ft ? m
Hover ceiling, Out-of-Ground Effect (TOP): ? ft ? m
Service ceiling: ? ft ? m
Maximum Range: 400 nm/740 km
Weights
Maximum takeoff gross weight/Standard Internal gross weight: 18,000 lb 8,180 kg
Empty weight: ? lb ? kg
Useful load, standard: 4,000 lb 1,800 kg
Passengers (crew): 16 (two pilots)