Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo
The Airbus H135 and H145 are light twin-engine helicopters: the H135 typically carries about 5–7 passengers with roughly 300–350 nm range, while the larger H145 usually seats about 7–9 with similar-to-better range, commonly around 330–370 nm depending on fit. The Airbus H155 steps up to the medium-twin class, often configured for about 8–13 passengers and roughly 450–500 nm range. The Airbus H160 is a newer medium twin with improved efficiency, typically around 8–12 passengers and about 450–480 nm range. The Bell 525 Relentless is a larger “super-medium” twin, commonly about 12–16 passengers with approximately 500–560 nm range. The Leonardo AW139 is a widely used medium twin, typically 10–15 passengers with about 550–600 nm range. By contrast, the Beechcraft King Air 360 is a twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft, typically 6–9 passengers with roughly 1,500+ nm range. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a fast twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft, typically 6–9 passengers with about 1,500–1,800 nm range.
| Spec | AIRBUS H135 | AIRBUS H145 | AIRBUS H155 | AIRBUS H160 | Beechcraft King Air 360 | Bell 525 Relentless | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139 | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.33 | $ 9.31 | $ 11.06 | — | $ 4.20 | — | $ 11.69 | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 17 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Beechcraft | Bell | Leonardo | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | H135 | H145 | H155 | H160 | KingAir 350i | 525 Relentless | AW139 | Avanti EVO |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 342 | 352 | 423 | 460 | 1560 | 580 | 573 | 1530 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.74 | — | $ 0.53 | — | $ 0.69 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 7 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3124 | 4200 | 4012 | 3992 | 5145 | 6675 | 4701 | 3775 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 15 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 861 | $ 1,210 | $ 1,593 | — | $ 1,311 | — | $ 1,929 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Helionix | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G5000H | EFIS | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 130 | 144 | 155 | 312 | 160 | 165 | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $6,150,000 | $10,200,000 | $14,800,000 | $14,000,000 | $7,650,000 | $15,000,000 | $15,900,000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 17 | 8 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | Green Interior | Green Interior | Green Interior | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 7 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 15 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | — | — | — | Optional | — | — | No |
| Galley Location | — | — | — | — | FWD | — | — | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | — | — | AFT | — | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | — | 6.5 | — | — | 9 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | — | — | Optional | — | — | No |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24000 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6600 |
| Engine | ||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Arrius 2B2+ | Arriel 2E | Arriel 2C2 | HE Arrano | PT6A-60A | CT7-2F1 | PT6C-67C | PT6A–66B |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | — | JetFuel | JetFuel | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 3600 | 4000 | 5000 | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 660 | 894 | 943 | — | 1050 | 1800 | 1679 | 850 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 332 | — | 539 | 641 | 414 | — |
| Flat Rating | — | — | — | — | ISA + 10 | — | — | ISA + 28 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 100 |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Length (ft) | 33.5 | 44.8 | 46.9 | 39.4 | 46.7 | 61.58 | 54.7 | 47.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 12.6 | 13 | 14.3 | 13.1 | 14.4 | 18.18 | 16.4 | 13.1 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 34 | 36.1 | 41.1 | 45.2 | — | 54.5 | 54.7 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 173 | 166 | 235.2 | — | — | — | 282 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 46.8 | 88.3 | — | — | 128 | 120 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | — | — | — | 57.9 | — | — | 47.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | — | — | — | 4.5 | 7.58 | — | 6.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | — | — | — | 4.8 | 4.5 | — | 5.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | — | — | — | 19.5 | 15.5 | — | 14.9 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | — | — | 4.1 | — | — | 3.5 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | — | — | 19.5 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 71 | — | — | 35.2 |
| Width (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 25.77 | — | — |