Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Sikorsky S 76d

Airbus Helicopters’ H135 is a light twin typically used for EMS, training, and short corporate hops; it generally carries about 5–7 passengers (depending on fit) and offers a moderate range suited to regional missions. The H145 is a larger light/medium twin with more usable cabin volume and payload; it commonly seats around 8–9 passengers and usually provides a longer, more flexible mission range than the H135, especially for EMS and utility roles. The H160 moves into the medium class with a more spacious, quieter cabin and higher cruise efficiency; in passenger transport it is often configured for roughly 10–12 passengers and provides a longer range than both the H135 and H145 for point-to-point executive or offshore-style missions. The Sikorsky S-76D is also a medium twin, long established in offshore and executive transport; it typically carries about 8–12 passengers and offers a range broadly comparable to the H160, depending on configuration, reserves, and mission profile.