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Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Leonardo Aw109 Trekker vs Leonardo Aw139

In category, the Airbus H135 and Leonardo AW109 Grand New are light twin‑engine helicopters optimized for short‑range missions, while the AW109 Trekker sits at the upper end of the light class with utility-oriented features and skid gear. The Airbus H155 is a medium twin designed for higher comfort and longer legs than light twins. The Leonardo AW139 is a larger medium twin, typically used where more cabin volume, payload, and all‑weather capability are priorities. For range, the H135 and AW109 Grand New generally offer similar, modest light‑twin ranges suited to regional hops, with the Trekker typically comparable depending on configuration. The H155 usually extends range beyond the light twins, making it better suited to longer point‑to‑point passenger transport. The AW139 commonly matches or exceeds the H155 in practical mission flexibility and endurance, especially with optional tanks and mission equipment. On passenger capacity, the H135 and AW109 Grand New typically seat a small group comfortably, often around six to seven passengers in VIP or shuttle layouts. The AW109 Trekker is similar in count but focused on rugged, flexible interiors. The H155 usually carries more, often around eight to ten. The AW139 typically carries the most, frequently around ten to fifteen depending on fit.

SpecAIRBUS H135AIRBUS H155AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand NewAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 TrekkerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 6.33$ 11.06$ 7.31$ 7.40$ 11.69
Min Crew12112
Total Seats9148817
Flight RulesIFRIFRVFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameH135H155AW109 Grand NewAW109 TrekkerAW139
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)342423464450573
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.74$ 0.91$ 0.93$ 0.69
Max Cabin Seats7126615
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)312440124701
Standard Cabin Seats7126615
Direct Operating Cost$ 861$ 1,593$ 1,140$ 1,125$ 1,929
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HelionixEFISEFISGenesys AerosystemsEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136144156152165
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$6,150,000$14,800,000$ 7,800,000 $6,950,000 $15,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Min Crew12112
Total Seats9148817
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats7126615
Standard Cabin Seats7126615
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelArrius 2B2+Arriel 2C2PW207CPW207CPT6C-67C
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40004000400040005000
Horsepower6609437357351679
No. of Engines22222
Fuel Capacity (gal)332152152414
Dimensions
Length (ft)33.546.942.542.554.7
Overall Height (ft)12.614.311.511.516.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)3441.135.535.554.7
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)173235.2282
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)88.3120