Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Airbus Helicopters H225
The Airbus Helicopters H135 is a light twin used for EMS, police, and training; it typically carries one or two pilots plus about five to six passengers (or a medical cabin fit), and it offers the shortest range of this group, roughly in the 300–350 nm class depending on fit and reserves. The H155 is a medium twin aimed at corporate and offshore support; it generally seats around eight to twelve passengers and stretches range into roughly the 400–500 nm bracket. The H160 is a newer-generation medium twin optimized for efficiency and low noise; typical layouts are about eight to twelve passengers, with range broadly comparable to or slightly better than the H155, commonly around the mid-400 nm class. The H175 steps into the super-medium segment for offshore and SAR; it usually carries around sixteen passengers and provides longer legs, roughly about 500 nm class. The H225 is a heavy twin for demanding offshore, SAR, and utility missions; it commonly seats around nineteen passengers and offers the greatest payload/range capability of the set, with range often around the mid-500 nm class depending on configuration.
| Spec | AIRBUS H135 | AIRBUS H155 | AIRBUS H160 | AIRBUS H175 | AIRBUS H225 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.33 | $ 11.06 | — | $ 13.53 | $ 20.87 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters |
| Aircraft Name | H135 | H155 | H160 | H175 | H225 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 342 | 423 | 460 | 573 | 454 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.74 | — | $ 0.75 | $ 0.99 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 28 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3124 | 4012 | 3992 | 6797 | 11929 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 861 | $ 1,593 | — | $ 2,016 | $ 2,963 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Helionix | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 144 | 155 | 149 | 142 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $6,150,000 | $14,800,000 | $14,000,000 | $17,900,000 | $ 29,500,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 21 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | Green Interior | Green Interior | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 28 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 19 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Arrius 2B2+ | Arriel 2C2 | HE Arrano | PT6A-67E | Makila 2A1 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 3500 | 3500 |
| Horsepower | 660 | 943 | — | 1775 | 2100 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 332 | — | — | 684 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 33.5 | 46.9 | 39.4 | 59.2 | 63.4 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 12.6 | 14.3 | 13.1 | 17.5 | 16.3 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 34 | 41.1 | 45.2 | 48.5 | 53.2 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 173 | 235.2 | — | 423.8 | 547 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 88.3 | — | 81.9 | — |