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Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Leonardo Aw609 Tiltrotor vs Sikorsky S 76d vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus Helicopters H130 is a single‑engine light helicopter typically used for sightseeing and short‑hop private transport, with a modest range (roughly 300–350 nm) and seating commonly around 6–7 passengers plus a pilot, depending on layout. The Airbus H160 is a newer medium twin aimed at premium corporate and offshore roles, offering a longer typical range (about 450–500+ nm) and a larger cabin generally configured for about 8–12 passengers. The Leonardo AW609 tiltrotor sits between helicopters and turboprops: it trades vertical takeoff capability for notably higher cruise speed and longer legs, with a typical range around 600–750 nm and seating usually about 6–9 passengers. The Sikorsky S‑76D is a medium twin popular for executive and short/medium offshore missions, with a typical range around 400–450 nm and seating commonly around 8–12 passengers. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a larger heavy twin built for offshore and SAR, with longer typical range (roughly 500–600+ nm) and higher capacity, often about 16–19 passengers in transport layouts.

SpecAIRBUS H130AIRBUS H160AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW609 TiltrotorSikorsky S-76DSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit32—22
DOC / nm$ 5.00——$ 11.49$ 19.79
Min Crew12—22
Total Seats714—1221
Flight RulesVFRIFR—IFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoSikorskySikorsky
Aircraft NameH130H160AW609 TiltrotorS-76DS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—FAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)333460—441439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.71——$ 0.96$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats512—1019
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified—Un-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)22993992——7417
Standard Cabin Seats412—1019
Direct Operating Cost$ 640——$ 1,781$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HEFIS—Thales TopDeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)128155—155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,450,000$14,000,000$20,000,000 $14,900,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit32—22
Min Crew12—22
Total Seats714—1221
Max Cabin Seats512—1019
Standard Cabin Seats412—1019
Configuration—Green Interior———
Engine
FADECYesYes—YesYes
ModelArriel 2DHE Arrano—PW210SCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel—JetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)50004000—40004000
Horsepower952——10772520
No. of Engines12—11
Fuel Capacity (gal)143——296760
Dimensions
Length (ft)41.539.4—52.5—
Overall Height (ft)11.113.1—14.517.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)35.145.2—44—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)————775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)————140