Reading level:
A kid-friendly version of this page isn’t written yet — you’re seeing the regular version below. Back to the gallery to find an aircraft with a Kids version.

Bell 525 Relentless

Bell · Utility/Transport · USA · Digital Age (2010–present)

Bell 525 Relentless — Utility/Transport
Open in interactive gallery →See aircraft like this on the live radar →

The Bell 525 Relentless is an American super-medium-lift helicopter, under development by Bell Textron. The new model was unveiled at the 2012 Heli-Expo in Dallas, Texas in February 2012. It first flew on 1 July 2015.

Specifications

Category
Rotorcraft
Sub-Category
Utility/Transport
Domain
Civil
Era
Digital Age (2010–present)
Country
USA
Manufacturer
Bell
Operator
Offshore oil/gas operators (pending)
Status
In Service
Service Entry
2023
Produced
10
Unit Cost (2026$)
~$15M
Propulsion
Electric
Engine
2x General Electric CT7-2F1 turboshaft
Thrust / Power
4,000 shp total
Launch
Ground
Length (ft)
66.1
Wingspan (ft)
55
Empty Weight (lb)
13450
MTOW (lb)
20500
Payload (lb)
4700
Endurance (hr)
4.5
Service Ceiling (ft)
15000
Range (mi)
606
Max Speed (mph)
185