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.
| Spec | AIRBUS H125 | AIRBUS H130 | AIRBUS H135 | AIRBUS H145 | AIRBUS H155 | AIRBUS H160 | AIRBUS H175 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.61 | $ 5.00 | $ 6.33 | $ 9.31 | $ 11.06 | — | $ 13.53 | $ 11.69 | $ 11.84 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 12 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Leonardo | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | H125 | H130 | H135 | H145 | H155 | H160 | H175 | AW139 | AW169 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | 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 | 573 | 440 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.77 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.74 | — | $ 0.75 | $ 0.69 | $ 0.99 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 15 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-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 | 4701 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 627 | $ 640 | $ 861 | $ 1,210 | $ 1,593 | — | $ 2,016 | $ 1,929 | $ 1,658 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | Garmin G500H | Helionix | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 128 | 136 | 130 | 144 | 155 | 149 | 165 | 140 |
| 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 | |||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 12 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 15 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 10 |
| Configuration | — | — | Green Interior | Green Interior | Green Interior | Green Interior | — | — | — |
| Engine | |||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Arriel 2D | Arriel 2D | Arrius 2B2+ | Arriel 2E | Arriel 2C2 | HE Arrano | PT6A-67E | PT6C-67C | PW210A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 5000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 3500 | 5000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 847 | 952 | 660 | 894 | 943 | — | 1775 | 1679 | 1000 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 143 | 143 | — | — | 332 | — | — | 414 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||||
| Length (ft) | 42.5 | 41.5 | 33.5 | 44.8 | 46.9 | 39.4 | 59.2 | 54.7 | 48.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 10 | 11.1 | 12.6 | 13 | 14.3 | 13.1 | 17.5 | 16.4 | 14.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36.1 | 35.1 | 34 | 36.1 | 41.1 | 45.2 | 48.5 | 54.7 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 173 | 166 | 235.2 | — | 423.8 | 282 | 222.5 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 46.8 | 88.3 | — | 81.9 | 120 | 49.5 |