Bell 525 Relentless
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The Bell 525 Relentless is an American super-medium-lift helicopter, under development by Bell Textron. The Bell 525 was unveiled at the 2012 Heli-Expo in Dallas, Texas in February 2012. The helicopter first flew on 1 July 2015. It is designed to transport up to 19 passengers.[1] The aircraft is the first fly-by-wire civilian aircraft and suffered a crash of its prototype, and is still slowly working towards certification. As of 2024 Bell is still working towards completing flight certification[2] but already has its first order.
Bell 525 Relentless | |
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Prototype of the Bell 525 in flight | |
Role | Super-medium-lift utility helicopter |
National origin | United States |
Manufacturer | Bell Textron |
First flight | 1 July 2015 |
Status | Under development |
Produced | 2015–present |
It is a twin turbine engine helicopter with a composite and metal airframe that is in the latter stages of its development.