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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.

SpecAIRBUS H125AIRBUS H130AIRBUS H135AIRBUS H145AIRBUS H155AIRBUS H160AIRBUS H175AIRBUS H215
Summary
Cockpit23222222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 5.00$ 6.33$ 9.31$ 11.06$ 13.53$ 19.07
Min Crew11112222
Total Seats6791014141821
Flight RulesVFRVFRIFRIFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters
Aircraft NameH125H130H135H145H155H160H175H215
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341333342352423460573468
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.71$ 0.79$ 0.93$ 0.74$ 0.75$ 0.91
Max Cabin Seats557912121822
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)21892299312442004012399267978903
Standard Cabin Seats447812121619
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 640$ 861$ 1,210$ 1,593$ 2,016$ 2,708
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HGarmin G500HHelionixEFISEFISEFISEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136128136130144155149142
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
Cockpit23222222
Min Crew11112222
Total Seats6791014141821
Max Cabin Seats557912121822
Standard Cabin Seats447812121619
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen InteriorGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2DArriel 2DArrius 2B2+Arriel 2EArriel 2C2HE ArranoPT6A-67EMakila 1A1
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)50005000400040004000400035003000
Horsepower84795266089494317751820
No. of Engines11222222
Fuel Capacity (gal)143143332540
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.541.533.544.846.939.459.261.4
Overall Height (ft)1011.112.61314.313.117.516.2
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.135.13436.141.145.248.551.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)173166235.2423.8473.9
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.888.381.9