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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Airbus Helicopters H160

The Airbus Helicopters H125 is a light single‑engine utility helicopter, typically used for aerial work and short‑to‑medium missions; it generally carries about five to six passengers (depending on configuration) and has the shortest range of the four, roughly in the 330–350 nm class. The H135 is a light twin‑engine helicopter optimized for EMS, law enforcement, and corporate transport; it commonly seats five to seven passengers and offers a similar or slightly greater range than the H125, often around the mid‑300 nm range. The H155 steps up into the medium twin category, aimed at offshore and executive missions; it usually accommodates eight to twelve passengers and provides a longer reach, commonly around 430–460 nm. The H160 is a newer medium twin with advanced aerodynamics and efficiency, positioned for offshore, SAR, and corporate use; typical seating is about eight to twelve passengers, and its range is generally comparable to or better than the H155, roughly in the 430–480 nm bracket depending on fit and reserves. Actual figures vary by cabin layout, fuel options, and regulatory reserves.

SpecAIRBUS H125AIRBUS H135AIRBUS H155AIRBUS H160
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 6.33$ 11.06
Min Crew1122
Total Seats691414
Flight RulesVFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters
Aircraft NameH125H135H155H160
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341342423460
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.79$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats571212
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2189312440123992
Standard Cabin Seats471212
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 861$ 1,593
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HHelionixEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136136144155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$6,150,000$14,800,000$14,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew1122
Total Seats691414
Max Cabin Seats571212
Standard Cabin Seats471212
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2DArrius 2B2+Arriel 2C2HE Arrano
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)5000400040004000
Horsepower847660943
No. of Engines1222
Fuel Capacity (gal)143332
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.533.546.939.4
Overall Height (ft)1012.614.313.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.13441.145.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)173235.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)88.3