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 H130 is a light single-engine helicopter, typically carrying about 6–7 passengers with a practical range around 330–370 nm. H135 is a light twin, usually 5–6 passengers in corporate/EMS layouts (up to ~7–8 in high-density), with roughly 300–350 nm range. H145 is a larger light twin/upper-light, commonly 7–9 passengers, with about 330–370 nm range. H155 sits in the medium twin class, generally 8–12 passengers with roughly 430–480 nm range. H160 is a new-generation medium twin, typically 10–12 passengers and about 450–500 nm range. H175 is a super-medium twin aimed at offshore/transport, commonly 12–16 passengers with about 520–600 nm range. Leonardo AW139 is a medium twin (often grouped as super-medium in some roles), usually 12–15 passengers with about 550–650 nm range. Leonardo AW169 is a light-intermediate twin, typically 6–8 passengers in executive use (up to ~10), with about 420–440 nm range. Figures vary with mission fit, reserves, and payload.
| Spec | AIRBUS H130 | AIRBUS H135 | AIRBUS H145 | AIRBUS H155 | AIRBUS H160 | AIRBUS H175 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 5.00 | $ 6.33 | $ 9.31 | $ 11.06 | — | $ 13.53 | $ 11.69 | $ 11.84 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 7 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 12 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Leonardo | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | 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 |
| Max Range (nm) | 333 | 342 | 352 | 423 | 460 | 573 | 573 | 440 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.71 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.74 | — | $ 0.75 | $ 0.69 | $ 0.99 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 15 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2299 | 3124 | 4200 | 4012 | 3992 | 6797 | 4701 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 640 | $ 861 | $ 1,210 | $ 1,593 | — | $ 2,016 | $ 1,929 | $ 1,658 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | Helionix | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 128 | 136 | 130 | 144 | 155 | 149 | 165 | 140 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $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 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 7 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 12 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 15 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 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 |
| Model | 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 |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 3500 | 5000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 952 | 660 | 894 | 943 | — | 1775 | 1679 | 1000 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 143 | — | — | 332 | — | — | 414 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Length (ft) | 41.5 | 33.5 | 44.8 | 46.9 | 39.4 | 59.2 | 54.7 | 48.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 11.1 | 12.6 | 13 | 14.3 | 13.1 | 17.5 | 16.4 | 14.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 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 |