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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 Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw169

Airbus Helicopters H125 and H130 are light single‑engine utility/tour helicopters; they typically carry about 5–7 passengers plus a pilot, and their practical range is generally in the roughly 300–360 nm class depending on configuration. H135 and H145 are light twin‑engine aircraft for EMS, law enforcement, and corporate use; they commonly seat about 6–8 (H135) and about 7–9 (H145) passengers, with typical ranges around ~300–350 nm (H135) and ~340–370 nm (H145). H155 is a medium twin aimed at offshore and VIP transport; it generally carries about 10–12 passengers with range around ~430–460 nm. H160 is a new‑generation medium twin; it typically carries about 10–12 passengers and offers range roughly ~450–480 nm. H175 is a super‑medium twin optimized for offshore; it commonly carries about 16–18 passengers with range around ~480–540 nm. Leonardo AW139 is a widely used medium twin; it typically seats about 12–15 passengers with ~550–650 nm range. Leonardo AW169 is a light‑intermediate twin; it commonly carries about 8–10 passengers with ~400–450 nm range.

SpecAIRBUS H125AIRBUS H130AIRBUS H135AIRBUS H145AIRBUS H155AIRBUS H160AIRBUS H175AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169
Summary
Cockpit232222222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 5.00$ 6.33$ 9.31$ 11.06$ 13.53$ 11.69$ 11.84
Min Crew111122221
Total Seats679101414181712
Flight RulesVFRVFRIFRIFRIFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameH125H130H135H145H155H160H175AW139AW169
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341333342352423460573573440
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.71$ 0.79$ 0.93$ 0.74$ 0.75$ 0.69$ 0.99
Max Cabin Seats55791212181510
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)21892299312442004012399267974701
Standard Cabin Seats44781212161510
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 640$ 861$ 1,210$ 1,593$ 2,016$ 1,929$ 1,658
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HGarmin G500HHelionixEFISEFISEFISEFISEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136128136130144155149165140
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 $15,900,000 $9,450,000
Cabin
Cockpit232222222
Min Crew111122221
Total Seats679101414181712
Max Cabin Seats55791212181510
Standard Cabin Seats44781212161510
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen InteriorGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2DArriel 2DArrius 2B2+Arriel 2EArriel 2C2HE ArranoPT6A-67EPT6C-67CPW210A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)500050004000400040004000350050004000
Horsepower847952660894943177516791000
No. of Engines112222222
Fuel Capacity (gal)143143332414
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.541.533.544.846.939.459.254.748.1
Overall Height (ft)1011.112.61314.313.117.516.414.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.135.13436.141.145.248.554.7
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)173166235.2423.8282222.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.888.381.912049.5