Compare Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Leonardo AW139 vs Leonardo AW189 vs Sikorsky S-92
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| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Leonardo | Leonardo | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Type | H135 | H225 | AW139 | AW189 | S-92 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $6,150,000 | $ 29,500,000 | $15,900,000 | $2,413,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 861 | $ 2,963 | $ 1,929 | $ 2,413 | $ 3,068 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.33 | $ 20.87 | $ 11.69 | $ 15.57 | $ 19.79 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.99 | $ 0.69 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 142 | 165 | 155 | 155 |
| Max Range (nm) | 342 | 454 | 573 | 651 | 439 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3124 | 11929 | 4701 | - | 7417 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 21 | 17 | 21 | 21 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 19 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 28 | 15 | 19 | 19 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Helionix | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | |||||
| MTOW (lbs) | 6570 | 24250 | 15430 | 18370 | 26500 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 6570 | 24692 | - | - | - |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 2646 | 10472 | - | - | - |
| BOW (lbs) | - | - | 9409 | - | 19083 |
| BEW (lbs) | 3446 | 12332 | 7985 | - | - |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3124 | 11929 | 4701 | - | 7417 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 1110 | 4044 | 3276 | - | 5092 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 2014 | 7874 | 1937 | - | 2325 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 34 | 53.2 | 54.7 | 48 | - |
| Overall Height (ft) | 12.6 | 16.3 | 16.4 | 16.6 | 17.8 |
| Length (ft) | 33.5 | 63.4 | 54.7 | 57.8 | - |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 173 | 547 | 282 | 395 | 775 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | - | - | 120 | 85 | 140 |
| Engine | |||||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Leonardo | Leonardo | Sikorsky |
| Model | Arrius 2B2+ | Makila 2A1 | PT6C-67C | CT7-2E1 | CT7-8A |
| Horsepower | 660 | 2100 | 1679 | 1983 | 2520 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 3500 | 5000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | - | 684 | 414 | - | 760 |
| Avionics | |||||
| Flight Deck | Helionix | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | Digital | - | - | - | - |
| FMS | - | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Autopilot | 3-Axis | 4-Axis | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| PFD | 2 | 2 | - | - | 2 |
| MFD | - | - | - | - | 2 |
| GPS | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| AHRS | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Total Seats | 9 | 21 | 17 | 21 | 21 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 19 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 28 | 15 | 19 | 19 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | - | - | - | - |
| Other | |||||
| Gear Type | High Skids | Retractable Wheels | Retractable Wheels | Retractable Wheels | High Skids |
| Rotorhead | 4-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated |
| Tail Rotor | Enclosed Fenestron | 4-Blade | 4-Blade | 4-Blade | 4-Blade |
| Performance | |||||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 142 | 165 | 155 | 155 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 130 | 142 | 140 | 145 | 155 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 140 | 175 | 167 | 169 | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 342 | 454 | 573 | 651 | 439 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 342 | 452 | 302 | 651 | 322 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 3.6 | 5.7 | - | - | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1560 | 1062 | 2140 | 1960 | 1600 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | - | - | 20000 | - | - |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 13250 | 6350 | 15360 | 16900 | - |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 7200 | 2607 | 8130 | 9490 | - |