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Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Md Helicopters Md 902 Exlplorer

The Airbus Helicopters H145 is a light twin-engine helicopter typically used for EMS, law enforcement, and utility missions. It generally offers the shortest range of the three but is optimized for efficient short-to-medium legs and frequent cycles. Passenger capacity is usually in the mid–single digits in a corporate layout, with higher seating possible in high-density configurations depending on interiors and mission equipment. The Airbus Helicopters H155 is a larger, medium twin aimed at offshore transport and executive/VIP missions. It typically provides the longest range among these models and the most cabin volume, translating to the highest practical passenger capacity, commonly arranged for around ten or more passengers in transport layouts, again depending on configuration. The MD Helicopters MD 902 Explorer is a light twin positioned between the H145 and H155 in mission category, with a focus on public service and utility roles. Its range is generally comparable to light-twin peers and usually below the H155, while passenger capacity is typically similar to the H145 in standard configurations, with flexibility based on seating and equipment.

SpecAIRBUS H145AIRBUS H155MD Helicopters MD 902 Exlplorer
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 9.31$ 11.06$ 7.54
Min Crew121
Total Seats10148
Flight RulesIFRIFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersMD Helicotpers
Aircraft NameH145H155MD 902 Exlplorer
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)352423317
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.93$ 0.74$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats9126
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)420040123125
Standard Cabin Seats8126
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,210$ 1,593$ 988
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISGarmin G500H
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)130144131
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$10,200,000$14,800,000 $7,250,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew121
Total Seats10148
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats9126
Standard Cabin Seats8126
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelArriel 2EArriel 2C2PW207E
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400040004000
Horsepower894943710
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)332159
Fuel Burn (gph)65
Dimensions
Length (ft)44.846.940.6
Overall Height (ft)1314.312
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.141.133.9
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)166235.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.888.3