Compare Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Leonardo AW169 vs Leonardo AW609 Tiltrotor
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| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Leonardo | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Type | H135 | H155 | AW169 | AW609 Tiltrotor |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $6,150,000 | $14,800,000 | $9,450,000 | $20,000,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 861 | $ 1,593 | $ 1,658 | - |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.33 | $ 11.06 | $ 11.84 | - |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.99 | - |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 144 | 140 | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 342 | 423 | 440 | - |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3124 | 4012 | - | - |
| Total Seats | 9 | 14 | 12 | - |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 12 | 10 | - |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 12 | 10 | - |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 1 | - |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Helionix | EFIS | EFIS | - |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | - |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | - |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | - |
| Weights | ||||
| MTOW (lbs) | 6570 | 10846 | 10141 | - |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 6570 | 10846 | - | - |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 2646 | 3527 | - | - |
| BEW (lbs) | 3446 | 5574 | - | - |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3124 | 4012 | - | - |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 1110 | 1411 | - | - |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 2014 | 3661 | - | - |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 34 | 41.1 | - | - |
| Overall Height (ft) | 12.6 | 14.3 | 14.8 | - |
| Length (ft) | 33.5 | 46.9 | 48.1 | - |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 173 | 235.2 | 222.5 | - |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | - | 88.3 | 49.5 | - |
| Engine | ||||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Leonardo | Leonardo |
| Model | Arrius 2B2+ | Arriel 2C2 | PW210A | - |
| Horsepower | 660 | 943 | 1000 | - |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | - |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | - |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | - | 332 | - | - |
| Avionics | ||||
| Flight Deck | Helionix | EFIS | EFIS | - |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | - |
| Standby Instrument | Digital | Digital | - | - |
| FMS | - | - | 2 | - |
| Autopilot | 3-Axis | 4-Axis | 2 | - |
| PFD | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| GPS | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| AHRS | 1 | 2 | - | - |
| ADC | - | 2 | - | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Cabin | ||||
| Total Seats | 9 | 14 | 12 | - |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 12 | 10 | - |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 12 | 10 | - |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 1 | - |
| Configuration | Green Interior | Green Interior | - | - |
| Other | ||||
| Gear Type | High Skids | Retractable Wheels | Retractable Wheels | - |
| Rotorhead | 4-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated | - |
| Tail Rotor | Enclosed Fenestron | Enclosed Fenestron | 3-Blade | - |
| Performance | ||||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 144 | 140 | - |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 130 | 140 | 140 | - |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 140 | 175 | 165 | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 342 | 423 | 440 | - |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 342 | 423 | 440 | - |
| Endurance (hrs) | 3.6 | 4 | - | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1560 | 1154 | - | - |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 13250 | 7050 | 14500 | - |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 7200 | - | 11000 | - |