Compare Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H215
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| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters |
| Aircraft Type | H135 | H215 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $6,150,000 | $27,500,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 861 | $ 2,708 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.33 | $ 19.07 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.91 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 142 |
| Max Range (nm) | 342 | 468 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3124 | 8903 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 21 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 19 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 22 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Helionix | EFIS |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | ||
| MTOW (lbs) | 6570 | 18960 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 6570 | 20615 |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 2646 | 9920 |
| BEW (lbs) | 3446 | 9954 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3124 | 8903 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 1110 | 3240 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 2014 | 5660 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 34 | 51.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 12.6 | 16.2 |
| Length (ft) | 33.5 | 61.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 173 | 473.9 |
| Engine | ||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters |
| Model | Arrius 2B2+ | Makila 1A1 |
| Horsepower | 660 | 1820 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 3000 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | - | 540 |
| Avionics | ||
| Flight Deck | Helionix | EFIS |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | Digital | - |
| FMS | - | 1 |
| Autopilot | 3-Axis | 4-Axis |
| PFD | 2 | 4 |
| GPS | 1 | 1 |
| AHRS | 1 | - |
| ADC | - | 2 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 |
| Cabin | ||
| Total Seats | 9 | 21 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 19 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 22 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | - |
| Other | ||
| Gear Type | High Skids | Retractable Wheels |
| Rotorhead | 4-Blade Articulated | 4-Blade Articulated |
| Tail Rotor | Enclosed Fenestron | 5-Blade |
| Performance | ||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 142 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 130 | 137 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 140 | 150 |
| Max Range (nm) | 342 | 468 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 342 | 346 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 3.6 | 3.3 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1560 | 1618 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 13250 | 10663 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 7200 | 7546 |