Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Leonardo Aw189

The Airbus H145 is a light twin in the 3–4 tonne class, typically seating about 8–10 passengers, with a practical range roughly in the 350–400 nautical mile band depending on fit and reserves. The Airbus H160 is a medium twin around 6 tonnes, generally carrying about 10–12 passengers, with range commonly around 450–500 nautical miles. The Airbus H175 sits in the super‑medium class near 7–8 tonnes, often configured for about 12–16 passengers, with range frequently around 500+ nautical miles in typical mission profiles. Leonardo’s AW169 is a light‑intermediate twin around 4.5–5 tonnes, usually accommodating about 8–10 passengers, with range often around 400–450 nautical miles. The AW139 is a medium twin in the 6–7 tonne class, commonly carrying about 12–15 passengers, with range typically around 500–600 nautical miles. The AW189 is a super‑medium/heavy‑leaning twin near 8+ tonnes, usually set up for about 16–19 passengers, with range often around 450–500+ nautical miles depending on payload and tanking.