Compare Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Leonardo AW139
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| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Type | H125 | H155 | AW139 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,200,000 | $14,800,000 | $15,900,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 627 | $ 1,593 | $ 1,929 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.61 | $ 11.06 | $ 11.69 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.77 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.69 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 144 | 165 |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 423 | 573 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | 4012 | 4701 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 14 | 17 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 12 | 15 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 12 | 15 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | EFIS | EFIS |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | |||
| MTOW (lbs) | 4960 | 10846 | 15430 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 6172 | 10846 | - |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 3086 | 3527 | - |
| BOW (lbs) | - | - | 9409 |
| BEW (lbs) | 2816 | 5574 | 7985 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | 4012 | 4701 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 858 | 1411 | 3276 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 1551 | 3661 | 1937 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36.1 | 41.1 | 54.7 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 10 | 14.3 | 16.4 |
| Length (ft) | 42.5 | 46.9 | 54.7 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | - | 235.2 | 282 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | - | 88.3 | 120 |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Leonardo |
| Model | Arriel 2D | Arriel 2C2 | PT6C-67C |
| Horsepower | 847 | 943 | 1679 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 4000 | 5000 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 143 | 332 | 414 |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G500H | EFIS | EFIS |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | Gyro / Analog | Digital | - |
| FMS | - | - | 2 |
| Autopilot | - | 4-Axis | 2 |
| PFD | - | 2 | - |
| GPS | - | 1 | 1 |
| AHRS | - | 2 | - |
| ADC | - | 2 | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 6 | 14 | 17 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 12 | 15 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 12 | 15 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Configuration | - | Green Interior | - |
| Other | |||
| Gear Type | High Skids | Retractable Wheels | Retractable Wheels |
| Rotorhead | 3-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated |
| Tail Rotor | 2-Blade | Enclosed Fenestron | 4-Blade |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 144 | 165 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 130 | 140 | 140 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 155 | 175 | 167 |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 423 | 573 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 336 | 423 | 302 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 4.5 | 4 | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1773 | 1154 | 2140 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | - | - | 20000 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 13250 | 7050 | 15360 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 11150 | - | 8130 |