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Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw169

The Airbus H145 and Leonardo AW169 sit in the light–intermediate twin category, while the Airbus H155 and Leonardo AW139 are larger intermediate twins aimed at higher payload and cabin volume. For range, the H145 typically offers the shortest overall endurance among these four, suited to regional missions with reserves, whereas the AW169 generally extends range beyond the H145 depending on fuel options and fit. The H155 and AW139 tend to deliver the longest practical ranges in this group, commonly chosen for offshore, intercity, and longer EMS or corporate legs; between them, AW139 variants often match or exceed H155 range depending on tanks and mission equipment. In passenger capacity, the H145 usually carries the fewest (commonly around 8–10 passengers in typical layouts), the AW169 moves up a step (often about 8–10, sometimes more depending on configuration), the H155 typically supports roughly 10–12 passengers, and the AW139 is generally the highest-capacity option, frequently configured around 12–15 passengers in transport roles. Actual figures vary with interior, fuel, and mission kit.

SpecAIRBUS H145AIRBUS H155AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 9.31$ 11.06$ 11.69$ 11.84
Min Crew1221
Total Seats10141712
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameH145H155AW139AW169
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)352423573440
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.93$ 0.74$ 0.69$ 0.99
Max Cabin Seats9121510
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)420040124701
Standard Cabin Seats8121510
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,210$ 1,593$ 1,929$ 1,658
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)130144165140
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$10,200,000$14,800,000 $15,900,000 $9,450,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew1221
Total Seats10141712
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats9121510
Standard Cabin Seats8121510
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2EArriel 2C2PT6C-67CPW210A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000400050004000
Horsepower89494316791000
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)332414
Dimensions
Length (ft)44.846.954.748.1
Overall Height (ft)1314.316.414.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.141.154.7
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)166235.2282222.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.888.312049.5