Compare Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Leonardo AW139 vs Leonardo AW169
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| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Leonardo | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Type | H135 | AW139 | AW169 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $6,150,000 | $15,900,000 | $9,450,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 861 | $ 1,929 | $ 1,658 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.33 | $ 11.69 | $ 11.84 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.69 | $ 0.99 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 165 | 140 |
| Max Range (nm) | 342 | 573 | 440 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3124 | 4701 | - |
| Total Seats | 9 | 17 | 12 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 15 | 10 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 15 | 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 | 15430 | 10141 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 6570 | - | - |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 2646 | - | - |
| BOW (lbs) | - | 9409 | - |
| BEW (lbs) | 3446 | 7985 | - |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3124 | 4701 | - |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 1110 | 3276 | - |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 2014 | 1937 | - |
| Dimensions | |||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 34 | 54.7 | - |
| Overall Height (ft) | 12.6 | 16.4 | 14.8 |
| Length (ft) | 33.5 | 54.7 | 48.1 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 173 | 282 | 222.5 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | - | 120 | 49.5 |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Leonardo | Leonardo |
| Model | Arrius 2B2+ | PT6C-67C | PW210A |
| Horsepower | 660 | 1679 | 1000 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 5000 | 4000 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | - | 414 | - |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Helionix | EFIS | EFIS |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | Digital | - | - |
| FMS | - | 2 | 2 |
| Autopilot | 3-Axis | 2 | 2 |
| PFD | 2 | - | - |
| GPS | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| AHRS | 1 | - | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 9 | 17 | 12 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 15 | 10 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 15 | 10 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Configuration | 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 | 4-Blade | 3-Blade |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 165 | 140 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 130 | 140 | 140 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 140 | 167 | 165 |
| Max Range (nm) | 342 | 573 | 440 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 342 | 302 | 440 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 3.6 | - | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1560 | 2140 | - |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | - | 20000 | - |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 13250 | 15360 | 14500 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 7200 | 8130 | 11000 |