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Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Airbus Helicopters H160

The Airbus Helicopters H145, H155, and H160 sit in progressively larger and longer-range light-to-medium twin categories. The H145 is a light twin-engine helicopter commonly used for EMS, law enforcement, and utility missions; it typically carries about 8–10 passengers in a standard transport layout (configuration dependent) and offers roughly 300–350 nautical miles of range in typical cruise planning. The H155 is a medium twin aimed more at offshore support and corporate/VIP transport; it generally accommodates around 12 passengers and provides a longer reach, commonly about 450–500 nautical miles. The H160 is a newer-generation medium twin positioned for premium offshore, business, and public service missions; it usually carries around 12 passengers in offshore or corporate configurations and delivers about 450–500 nautical miles of range, with a strong emphasis on efficiency, comfort, and modern avionics. Exact passenger counts and range vary with cabin fit, payload, reserves, and mission equipment.

SpecAIRBUS H145AIRBUS H155AIRBUS H160
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 9.31$ 11.06
Min Crew122
Total Seats101414
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters
Aircraft NameH145H155H160
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)352423460
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.93$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats91212
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)420040123992
Standard Cabin Seats81212
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,210$ 1,593
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)130144155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$10,200,000$14,800,000$14,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew122
Total Seats101414
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats91212
Standard Cabin Seats81212
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2EArriel 2C2HE Arrano
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400040004000
Horsepower894943
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)332
Dimensions
Length (ft)44.846.939.4
Overall Height (ft)1314.313.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.141.145.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)166235.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.888.3