Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw169
The Airbus H135 and H145 and Leonardo AW169 are typically considered light twin-engine helicopters, while the Airbus H155 and Leonardo AW139 sit in the intermediate/medium class, and the Airbus H175 is a super-medium. In passenger capacity, the H135 is usually configured for about 5–7 passengers, the H145 commonly about 8–10, and the AW169 broadly similar at about 6–10 depending on layout. Moving up, the H155 generally carries around 10–12 passengers, the AW139 about 12–15, and the H175 typically about 12–16 in high-density layouts. For range, the H135 is the shortest-legged of the group (roughly in the 500–650 km class), the H145 and AW169 commonly sit around the 650–800 km class, the H155 tends to be higher around 800–900 km, and the AW139 and H175 are often around the 900–1,100 km class depending on tanks, payload, and reserves. Exact figures vary significantly by mission kit and configuration.
| Spec | AIRBUS H135 | AIRBUS H145 | AIRBUS H155 | AIRBUS H175 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.33 | $ 9.31 | $ 11.06 | $ 13.53 | $ 11.69 | $ 11.84 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 12 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Leonardo | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | H135 | H145 | H155 | H175 | AW139 | AW169 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 342 | 352 | 423 | 573 | 573 | 440 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.75 | $ 0.69 | $ 0.99 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 9 | 12 | 18 | 15 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3124 | 4200 | 4012 | 6797 | 4701 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 861 | $ 1,210 | $ 1,593 | $ 2,016 | $ 1,929 | $ 1,658 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Helionix | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 130 | 144 | 149 | 165 | 140 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $6,150,000 | $10,200,000 | $14,800,000 | $17,900,000 | $15,900,000 | $9,450,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 12 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | Green Interior | Green Interior | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 9 | 12 | 18 | 15 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 10 |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Arrius 2B2+ | Arriel 2E | Arriel 2C2 | PT6A-67E | PT6C-67C | PW210A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 3500 | 5000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 660 | 894 | 943 | 1775 | 1679 | 1000 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 332 | — | 414 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 33.5 | 44.8 | 46.9 | 59.2 | 54.7 | 48.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 12.6 | 13 | 14.3 | 17.5 | 16.4 | 14.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 34 | 36.1 | 41.1 | 48.5 | 54.7 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 173 | 166 | 235.2 | 423.8 | 282 | 222.5 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 46.8 | 88.3 | 81.9 | 120 | 49.5 |