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Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Leonardo Aw109 Trekker vs Leonardo Aw119kx vs Sikorsky S 76d

The Airbus H135 is a light twin in the utility/EMS/training category, typically carrying 5–6 passengers (up to about 7–8 including crew, depending on layout) with a practical range around 300–350 nautical miles. The Airbus H155 is a medium twin aimed at offshore and executive missions, usually seating about 8–12 passengers with a typical range roughly 450–540 nautical miles. Leonardo’s AW109 Trekker is a light twin positioned for corporate, utility, and EMS roles, commonly configured for about 6–7 passengers with an approximate range around 430–500 nautical miles. The Leonardo AW119Kx is a light single optimized for utility and air medical support, often carrying about 6–7 passengers with a typical range near 350–500 nautical miles depending on tanks and payload. The Sikorsky S-76D is a medium twin strongly oriented to offshore and VIP transport, generally accommodating about 8–12 passengers with a typical range around 400–450 nautical miles. Overall, H135 and AW119Kx are the smaller-capacity options, while H155 and S-76D lead on passenger lift and mission radius.

SpecAIRBUS H135AIRBUS H155AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 TrekkerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119KxSikorsky S-76D
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 6.33$ 11.06$ 7.40$ 6.76$ 11.49
Min Crew12112
Total Seats9148812
Flight RulesIFRIFRVFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameH135H155AW109 TrekkerAW119KxS-76D
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)342423450515441
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.74$ 0.93$ 0.84$ 0.96
Max Cabin Seats7126610
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)31244012
Standard Cabin Seats7126610
Direct Operating Cost$ 861$ 1,593$ 1,125$ 885$ 1,781
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HelionixEFISGenesys AerosystemsGarmin G1000HThales TopDeck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136144152131155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$6,150,000$14,800,000 $6,950,000 $3,850,000 $14,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Min Crew12112
Total Seats9148812
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats7126610
Standard Cabin Seats7126610
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelArrius 2B2+Arriel 2C2PW207CPT6B-37APW210S
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40004000400045004000
Horsepower6609437359171077
No. of Engines22211
Fuel Capacity (gal)332152160296
Dimensions
Length (ft)33.546.942.542.552.5
Overall Height (ft)12.614.311.511.914.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)3441.135.535.544
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)173235.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)88.3