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Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Airbus Helicopters H160

The Airbus Helicopters H135 is a light twin in the entry segment, typically configured for about five to seven passengers (depending on mission fit), with a practical range around 330–400 nautical miles. The H145 is also a light twin but a size class up, commonly carrying about seven to nine passengers, and it generally offers a similar or modestly greater practical range, roughly 330–430 nautical miles, with more useful cabin volume and payload flexibility. The H155 sits in the medium twin category, aimed at executive transport and offshore-style missions; it is usually arranged for about eight to twelve passengers and provides a longer typical range, often around 430–500 nautical miles. The H160 is a newer-generation medium twin positioned above the H155 in technology and comfort; it commonly seats about eight to twelve passengers in corporate layouts (higher in high-density configurations) and offers the greatest typical range of the group, roughly 450–610 nautical miles depending on tanks, payload, and mission profile. Actual figures vary with configuration, reserves, conditions, and optional fuel.

SpecAIRBUS H135AIRBUS H145AIRBUS H155AIRBUS H160
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.33$ 9.31$ 11.06
Min Crew1122
Total Seats9101414
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters
Aircraft NameH135H145H155H160
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)342352423460
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.93$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats791212
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)3124420040123992
Standard Cabin Seats781212
Direct Operating Cost$ 861$ 1,210$ 1,593
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HelionixEFISEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136130144155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$6,150,000$10,200,000$14,800,000$14,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew1122
Total Seats9101414
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen InteriorGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats791212
Standard Cabin Seats781212
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelArrius 2B2+Arriel 2EArriel 2C2HE Arrano
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000400040004000
Horsepower660894943
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)332
Dimensions
Length (ft)33.544.846.939.4
Overall Height (ft)12.61314.313.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)3436.141.145.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)173166235.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.888.3