Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 92
Airbus H145 and Leonardo AW169 sit in the light/medium-light twin category. They typically carry about 6–9 passengers in offshore or corporate layouts (up to around 8–10 in higher-density seating). Their practical range is broadly in the few-hundred‑nautical‑mile class, with the AW169 generally stretching farther than an H145, while the H145 is valued for compact footprint and hot/high and EMS utility. Airbus H160 is a newer medium twin, positioned above H145/AW169. It commonly seats about 8–12 passengers and offers a longer, more offshore-leaning range, generally into the mid-to-upper hundreds of nautical miles depending on configuration. Airbus H175 and Leonardo AW189 are super‑medium twins aimed squarely at offshore transport. They typically carry about 12–16 passengers with ranges commonly in the upper-hundreds of nautical miles. Sikorsky S‑92 is a heavy twin for long-range offshore and SAR. It usually seats about 16–19 passengers and offers heavy-class endurance and range comparable to, or beyond, the super‑mediums depending on fit and reserves.
| Spec | AIRBUS H145 | AIRBUS H160 | AIRBUS H175 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.31 | — | $ 13.53 | $ 11.84 | $ 15.57 | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 21 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Leonardo | Leonardo | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | H145 | H160 | H175 | AW169 | AW189 | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 352 | 460 | 573 | 440 | 651 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.93 | — | $ 0.75 | $ 0.99 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 4200 | 3992 | 6797 | — | — | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 19 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,210 | — | $ 2,016 | $ 1,658 | $ 2,413 | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 130 | 155 | 149 | 140 | 155 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $10,200,000 | $14,000,000 | $17,900,000 | $9,450,000 | $2,413,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 21 | 21 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | Green Interior | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 19 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 19 | 19 |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Arriel 2E | HE Arrano | PT6A-67E | PW210A | CT7-2E1 | CT7-8A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 3500 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 894 | — | 1775 | 1000 | 1983 | 2520 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | 760 |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 44.8 | 39.4 | 59.2 | 48.1 | 57.8 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 13 | 13.1 | 17.5 | 14.8 | 16.6 | 17.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36.1 | 45.2 | 48.5 | — | 48 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 166 | — | 423.8 | 222.5 | 395 | 775 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 46.8 | — | 81.9 | 49.5 | 85 | 140 |