Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Airbus Helicopters H175
The Airbus Helicopters H130 is a single‑engine light helicopter aimed at cost‑efficient tourism and utility work, with the shortest range in this group and typically carrying about 6–7 passengers. The H135 is a twin‑engine light helicopter commonly used for EMS and law enforcement; it generally offers a longer range than the H130 and usually seats around 6–7 passengers depending on configuration. The H145 is a larger light twin with more useful cabin volume and performance, offering moderate range and typically accommodating about 8–9 passengers. The H155 sits in the medium twin category, providing greater range and a more spacious VIP/transport cabin, commonly around 12–13 passengers. The H160 is a newer‑generation medium twin focused on efficiency and comfort, with range generally comparable to or better than the H155, and typically around 12 passengers. The H175 is a super‑medium twin designed for offshore and longer missions, offering the longest range here and usually seating about 16–18 passengers.
| Spec | AIRBUS H130 | AIRBUS H135 | AIRBUS H145 | AIRBUS H155 | AIRBUS H160 | AIRBUS H175 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 5.00 | $ 6.33 | $ 9.31 | $ 11.06 | — | $ 13.53 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 7 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 18 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters |
| Aircraft Name | H130 | H135 | H145 | H155 | H160 | H175 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 333 | 342 | 352 | 423 | 460 | 573 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.71 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.74 | — | $ 0.75 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 18 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2299 | 3124 | 4200 | 4012 | 3992 | 6797 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 16 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 640 | $ 861 | $ 1,210 | $ 1,593 | — | $ 2,016 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | Helionix | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 128 | 136 | 130 | 144 | 155 | 149 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,450,000 | $6,150,000 | $10,200,000 | $14,800,000 | $14,000,000 | $17,900,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 7 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 18 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 18 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 16 |
| Configuration | — | Green Interior | Green Interior | Green Interior | Green Interior | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Arriel 2D | Arrius 2B2+ | Arriel 2E | Arriel 2C2 | HE Arrano | PT6A-67E |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 3500 |
| Horsepower | 952 | 660 | 894 | 943 | — | 1775 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 143 | — | — | 332 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 41.5 | 33.5 | 44.8 | 46.9 | 39.4 | 59.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 11.1 | 12.6 | 13 | 14.3 | 13.1 | 17.5 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 35.1 | 34 | 36.1 | 41.1 | 45.2 | 48.5 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 173 | 166 | 235.2 | — | 423.8 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 46.8 | 88.3 | — | 81.9 |