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Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Airbus Helicopters H225

The Airbus Helicopters H135 is a light twin in the entry/EMS and training category, optimized for short to medium missions. It typically carries about five to seven passengers (depending on interior fit) and offers roughly a 300–350 nm class range. The H155 sits in the light‑intermediate segment, aimed at corporate and offshore shuttle work; it generally accommodates around eight to twelve passengers and provides a longer, mid‑400 nm class range. The H175 is a super‑medium helicopter designed largely for offshore transport and SAR; it commonly seats about sixteen passengers in an offshore layout (or fewer in VIP/SAR configurations) and delivers roughly a 500+ nm class range. The H225 (Super Puma family) is a heavy twin intended for high‑capacity offshore, SAR, and utility roles; it typically carries around nineteen passengers and offers about a 450–500+ nm class range depending on fuel and mission equipment. Across the lineup, capability scales from the H135’s compact efficiency to the H225’s lift and cabin volume, with the H175 often balancing range, payload, and operating cost in the offshore-focused middle.

SpecAIRBUS H135AIRBUS H155AIRBUS H175AIRBUS H225
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.33$ 11.06$ 13.53$ 20.87
Min Crew1222
Total Seats9141821
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters
Aircraft NameH135H155H175H225
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)342423573454
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.74$ 0.75$ 0.99
Max Cabin Seats7121828
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)31244012679711929
Standard Cabin Seats7121619
Direct Operating Cost$ 861$ 1,593$ 2,016$ 2,963
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HelionixEFISEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136144149142
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$6,150,000$14,800,000$17,900,000$ 29,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew1222
Total Seats9141821
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats7121828
Standard Cabin Seats7121619
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelArrius 2B2+Arriel 2C2PT6A-67EMakila 2A1
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000400035003500
Horsepower66094317752100
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)332684
Dimensions
Length (ft)33.546.959.263.4
Overall Height (ft)12.614.317.516.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)3441.148.553.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)173235.2423.8547
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)88.381.9