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.
| Spec | AIRBUS H135 | AIRBUS H145 | AIRBUS H155 | AIRBUS H160 | AIRBUS H175 | AIRBUS H215 | AIRBUS H225 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.33 | $ 9.31 | $ 11.06 | — | $ 13.53 | $ 19.07 | $ 20.87 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters |
| Aircraft Name | H135 | H145 | H155 | H160 | H175 | H215 | H225 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 342 | 352 | 423 | 460 | 573 | 468 | 454 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.74 | — | $ 0.75 | $ 0.91 | $ 0.99 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 22 | 28 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3124 | 4200 | 4012 | 3992 | 6797 | 8903 | 11929 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 861 | $ 1,210 | $ 1,593 | — | $ 2,016 | $ 2,708 | $ 2,963 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Helionix | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 130 | 144 | 155 | 149 | 142 | 142 |
| 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 | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 21 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | Green Interior | Green Interior | Green Interior | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 22 | 28 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Arrius 2B2+ | Arriel 2E | Arriel 2C2 | HE Arrano | PT6A-67E | Makila 1A1 | Makila 2A1 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 3500 | 3000 | 3500 |
| Horsepower | 660 | 894 | 943 | — | 1775 | 1820 | 2100 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 332 | — | — | 540 | 684 |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 33.5 | 44.8 | 46.9 | 39.4 | 59.2 | 61.4 | 63.4 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 12.6 | 13 | 14.3 | 13.1 | 17.5 | 16.2 | 16.3 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 34 | 36.1 | 41.1 | 45.2 | 48.5 | 51.2 | 53.2 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 173 | 166 | 235.2 | — | 423.8 | 473.9 | 547 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 46.8 | 88.3 | — | 81.9 | — | — |