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Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H145 is a light twin in the 3–4 ton class, typically carrying about 6–8 passengers in an executive/utility layout, with range generally around 300–400 nm depending on fit and reserves. The H155 sits in the medium class (about 5–6 tons), commonly configured for roughly 8–12 passengers, and offers a longer typical range than the H145, often in the ~400–500 nm bracket. The H175 is a super-medium (about 7–8 tons), usually carrying about 12–16 passengers, with range commonly around ~500–650 nm. The H225 is a heavy twin (about 11 tons), often configured for ~16–19 passengers, with long-range capability frequently in the ~450–650 nm range depending on payload and mission. Leonardo’s AW139 is a medium twin (about 6–7 tons), typically 8–15 passengers, with range often ~400–600 nm. The AW189 is a super-medium (about 8+ tons), commonly ~12–19 passengers, with range typically ~500–750 nm. Sikorsky’s S-92 is a heavy twin (about 12 tons), commonly ~18–19 passengers, with range often ~500–650 nm.

SpecAIRBUS H145AIRBUS H155AIRBUS H175AIRBUS H225AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222222
DOC / nm$ 9.31$ 11.06$ 13.53$ 20.87$ 11.69$ 15.57$ 19.79
Min Crew1222212
Total Seats10141821172121
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameH145H155H175H225AW139AW189S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)352423573454573651439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.93$ 0.74$ 0.75$ 0.99$ 0.69$ 0.74$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats9121828151919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)4200401267971192947017417
Standard Cabin Seats8121619151919
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,210$ 1,593$ 2,016$ 2,963$ 1,929$ 2,413$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISEFISEFISEFISEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)130144149142165155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$10,200,000$14,800,000$17,900,000$ 29,500,000 $15,900,000 $2,413,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222222
Min Crew1222212
Total Seats10141821172121
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats9121828151919
Standard Cabin Seats8121619151919
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2EArriel 2C2PT6A-67EMakila 2A1PT6C-67CCT7-2E1CT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000400035003500500040004000
Horsepower89494317752100167919832520
No. of Engines2222221
Fuel Capacity (gal)332684414760
Dimensions
Length (ft)44.846.959.263.454.757.8
Overall Height (ft)1314.317.516.316.416.617.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.141.148.553.254.748
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)166235.2423.8547282395775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.888.381.912085140