Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Airbus Helicopters H215
Airbus Helicopters’ lineup spans light single‑engine to heavy twin‑engine categories. The H125 is a light single, favored for utility and high‑and‑hot work, with modest range and typically 5–6 passengers. The H130 is also a light single but optimized for quiet, roomy sightseeing and private transport, offering similar range with up to about 6–7 passengers depending on configuration. The H135 is a light twin for EMS and corporate missions, with moderate range and usually 6–7 passengers. The H145 is a light twin with a larger cabin than H135, similar to slightly better range, and commonly 8–9 passengers. The H155 sits in the medium twin class, extending range and comfort, typically carrying around 12–13 passengers. The H160 is a modern medium twin with longer range than H155 and a cabin often arranged for about 12 passengers. The H175 is a super‑medium twin aimed at offshore and transport, providing long range and typically 16–18 passengers. The H215 is a heavy twin (Super Puma family) for transport and utility, generally offering long range and about 19+ passengers in airline‑style seating.
| Spec | AIRBUS H125 | AIRBUS H130 | AIRBUS H135 | AIRBUS H145 | AIRBUS H155 | AIRBUS H160 | AIRBUS H175 | AIRBUS H215 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.61 | $ 5.00 | $ 6.33 | $ 9.31 | $ 11.06 | — | $ 13.53 | $ 19.07 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters |
| Aircraft Name | H125 | H130 | H135 | H145 | H155 | H160 | H175 | H215 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 333 | 342 | 352 | 423 | 460 | 573 | 468 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.77 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.74 | — | $ 0.75 | $ 0.91 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 22 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | 2299 | 3124 | 4200 | 4012 | 3992 | 6797 | 8903 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 627 | $ 640 | $ 861 | $ 1,210 | $ 1,593 | — | $ 2,016 | $ 2,708 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | Garmin G500H | Helionix | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 128 | 136 | 130 | 144 | 155 | 149 | 142 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,200,000 | $3,450,000 | $6,150,000 | $10,200,000 | $14,800,000 | $14,000,000 | $17,900,000 | $27,500,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 22 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 19 |
| Configuration | — | — | Green Interior | Green Interior | Green Interior | Green Interior | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Arriel 2D | Arriel 2D | Arrius 2B2+ | Arriel 2E | Arriel 2C2 | HE Arrano | PT6A-67E | Makila 1A1 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 5000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 3500 | 3000 |
| Horsepower | 847 | 952 | 660 | 894 | 943 | — | 1775 | 1820 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 143 | 143 | — | — | 332 | — | — | 540 |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Length (ft) | 42.5 | 41.5 | 33.5 | 44.8 | 46.9 | 39.4 | 59.2 | 61.4 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 10 | 11.1 | 12.6 | 13 | 14.3 | 13.1 | 17.5 | 16.2 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36.1 | 35.1 | 34 | 36.1 | 41.1 | 45.2 | 48.5 | 51.2 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 173 | 166 | 235.2 | — | 423.8 | 473.9 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 46.8 | 88.3 | — | 81.9 | — |