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Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Airbus Helicopters H215 vs Airbus Helicopters H225

Airbus Helicopters’ H135 is a light twin in the entry category, optimized for short-to-medium missions, typically carrying about 5–7 passengers (depending on medical or mission fit) with a range roughly in the 300–350 nm class. The H145 is also a light twin but larger and more capable, commonly seating about 8–10 passengers and offering a similar to slightly higher practical range around 300–400 nm. The H155 sits in the medium twin segment, aimed at corporate and EMS roles, usually carrying about 12–13 passengers with a range often around 450–500 nm. The H160 is a new-generation medium twin emphasizing efficiency and comfort, typically around 12 passengers with range commonly cited near 450–500 nm. The H175 is a super-medium twin, frequently configured for about 16–18 passengers and reaching roughly 600–700 nm. The H215 is a heavy twin derived from the Super Puma family, often around 19 passengers with roughly 300–400 nm range. The H225 is the larger heavy twin, commonly 19 passengers with longer legs, often around 450–500+ nm depending on configuration.

SpecAIRBUS H135AIRBUS H145AIRBUS H155AIRBUS H160AIRBUS H175AIRBUS H215AIRBUS H225
Summary
Cockpit2222222
DOC / nm$ 6.33$ 9.31$ 11.06$ 13.53$ 19.07$ 20.87
Min Crew1122222
Total Seats9101414182121
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters
Aircraft NameH135H145H155H160H175H215H225
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)342352423460573468454
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.93$ 0.74$ 0.75$ 0.91$ 0.99
Max Cabin Seats791212182228
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)31244200401239926797890311929
Standard Cabin Seats781212161919
Direct Operating Cost$ 861$ 1,210$ 1,593$ 2,016$ 2,708$ 2,963
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HelionixEFISEFISEFISEFISEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136130144155149142142
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$6,150,000$10,200,000$14,800,000$14,000,000$17,900,000$27,500,000$ 29,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222222
Min Crew1122222
Total Seats9101414182121
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen InteriorGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats791212182228
Standard Cabin Seats781212161919
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelArrius 2B2+Arriel 2EArriel 2C2HE ArranoPT6A-67EMakila 1A1Makila 2A1
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000400040004000350030003500
Horsepower660894943177518202100
No. of Engines2222222
Fuel Capacity (gal)332540684
Dimensions
Length (ft)33.544.846.939.459.261.463.4
Overall Height (ft)12.61314.313.117.516.216.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)3436.141.145.248.551.253.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)173166235.2423.8473.9547
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.888.381.9