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Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus Helicopters H135 is a light twin, typically used for EMS, training, and short-hop utility missions. Its practical range is generally in the roughly 300–350 nautical mile class (about 550–650 km, mission fit dependent), and it commonly carries around 5–6 passengers in a standard cabin layout (more in high-density seating). The Airbus H145 sits in the light-to-medium twin category with a larger cabin and higher useful load. Range is often around 330–360 nautical miles (about 600–670 km), and typical passenger capacity is about 7–8, with higher-density configurations possible. The Leonardo AW139 is a medium twin optimized for offshore, corporate, SAR, and utility work. It usually offers around 550–600 nautical miles of range (about 1,020–1,110 km, depending on tanks and reserves) and commonly seats about 12–15 passengers. The Sikorsky S-92 is a heavy twin designed for demanding offshore and SAR roles. It generally provides roughly 500–550 nautical miles of range (about 930–1,020 km) and typically carries about 18–19 passengers in offshore-style seating.

SpecAIRBUS H135AIRBUS H145AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.33$ 9.31$ 11.69$ 19.79
Min Crew1122
Total Seats9101721
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameH135H145AW139S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)342352573439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.93$ 0.69$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats791519
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)3124420047017417
Standard Cabin Seats781519
Direct Operating Cost$ 861$ 1,210$ 1,929$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HelionixEFISEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136130165155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$6,150,000$10,200,000 $15,900,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew1122
Total Seats9101721
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats791519
Standard Cabin Seats781519
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelArrius 2B2+Arriel 2EPT6C-67CCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000400050004000
Horsepower66089416792520
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Capacity (gal)414760
Dimensions
Length (ft)33.544.854.7
Overall Height (ft)12.61316.417.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)3436.154.7
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)173166282775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.8120140