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Airbus Helicopters H115 vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H155

The Airbus Helicopters H145 and H155 sit in different segments of Airbus’s twin‑engine lineup. The H145 is a light twin helicopter optimized for short to medium missions where agility, compact footprint, and frequent landings matter, such as EMS, law enforcement, and utility work, though it is also used for corporate transport. The H155 is a medium twin aimed more squarely at executive and offshore transport, prioritizing cabin volume and comfort for longer legs. In range terms, the H155 is generally positioned with a longer typical operating range than the H145, making it better suited to extended point‑to‑point flights and overwater routes. The H145’s range is strong for its class but is usually chosen for regional hops rather than long-haul sectors. Passenger capacity also reflects their categories: an H145 commonly carries around seven to eight passengers in a typical corporate layout (with variants and configurations affecting this), while an H155 typically accommodates more, often around ten to twelve passengers, thanks to its larger cabin and higher maximum takeoff weight.

SpecAIRBUS H145AIRBUS H155
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 9.31$ 11.06
Min Crew12
Total Seats1014
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters
Aircraft NameH145H155
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)352423
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.93$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats912
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)42004012
Standard Cabin Seats812
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,210$ 1,593
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)130144
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$10,200,000$14,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew12
Total Seats1014
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats912
Standard Cabin Seats812
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelArriel 2EArriel 2C2
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40004000
Horsepower894943
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)332
Dimensions
Length (ft)44.846.9
Overall Height (ft)1314.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.141.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)166235.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.888.3