Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw189

Airbus H130 is a light single-engine helicopter, typically used for tourism and utility work, with about 6–7 passenger seats and short-to-moderate range (roughly 300–350 nm depending on fit). The Airbus H135 is a light twin, common in EMS and corporate roles, usually carrying about 5–7 passengers with a similar moderate range around 300 nm. The Airbus H145 is a larger light twin with a more spacious cabin, often configured for 7–9 passengers, and offers moderate range in the ~300–350 nm class. Moving up, the Airbus H155 is a medium twin aimed at executive and offshore missions, generally accommodating about 8–12 passengers with longer range around 450–500 nm. The Airbus H160 is a newer medium twin, typically around 10–12 passengers, with range commonly cited around 450–550 nm depending on configuration. Leonardo’s AW139 is a medium twin workhorse for offshore, SAR, and VIP, usually 12–15 passengers with range around 500–600 nm. The larger Leonardo AW189 is a super-medium twin, typically 16–19 passengers with similar or slightly greater range, often around 500–600+ nm depending on tanks and payload.