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Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw169'A=0

The Airbus H145 is a light twin in the 3–4 ton class, typically used for EMS, police, utility and short-haul corporate work. It generally offers roughly 300–350 nautical miles of practical range and usually carries about 6–8 passengers in a typical transport layout (fewer when configured for medical equipment). The Airbus H160 is a medium twin positioned between light and super‑medium categories, aimed at offshore and corporate missions. It commonly delivers around 450–500 nautical miles of range and seats about 8–12 passengers depending on interior and fuel fit. The Airbus H175 is a super‑medium twin optimized for offshore transport. It is typically quoted around 500–600 nautical miles of range and commonly carries about 12–16 passengers in transport configurations. The Leonardo AW139 is also a medium twin (often competing with super‑medium missions depending on fit). It generally offers about 500–600 nautical miles of range and typically seats around 12–15 passengers. Overall, H145 emphasizes cabin access and agility, H160 targets efficiency and modern design in the mid class, while H175 and AW139 focus on higher payload and offshore passenger lift.

SpecAIRBUS H145AIRBUS H160AIRBUS H175AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 9.31$ 13.53$ 11.69
Min Crew1222
Total Seats10141817
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersLeonardo
Aircraft NameH145H160H175AW139
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)352460573573
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.93$ 0.75$ 0.69
Max Cabin Seats9121815
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)4200399267974701
Standard Cabin Seats8121615
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,210$ 2,016$ 1,929
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)130155149165
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$10,200,000$14,000,000$17,900,000 $15,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew1222
Total Seats10141817
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats9121815
Standard Cabin Seats8121615
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2EHE ArranoPT6A-67EPT6C-67C
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000400035005000
Horsepower89417751679
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)414
Dimensions
Length (ft)44.839.459.254.7
Overall Height (ft)1313.117.516.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.145.248.554.7
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)166423.8282
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.881.9120