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Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Airbus Helicopters H225

The Airbus Helicopters H145 is a light twin-engine helicopter suited to short- to medium-range missions such as EMS, law enforcement, utility work, and corporate transport. It typically carries about 6 to 9 passengers in a cabin-focused configuration (or fewer when fitted for medical/mission equipment) and offers a practical range on the order of roughly 600 km, depending on payload and fuel setup. The Airbus Helicopters H160 sits in the medium twin category, positioned above the H145 with a larger, more premium cabin and higher performance for offshore, corporate/VIP, and public services. It commonly accommodates around 8 to 12 passengers and provides a longer practical range than the H145, often cited around 800–850 km depending on configuration. The Airbus Helicopters H225 is a heavy twin designed for high-capacity, long-range missions, especially offshore energy transport, search and rescue, and government roles. It typically carries about 16 to 19 passengers in transport layouts and offers the greatest range of the three, commonly around 850–900+ km depending on payload, tanks, and mission profile.

SpecAIRBUS H145AIRBUS H160AIRBUS H225
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 9.31$ 20.87
Min Crew122
Total Seats101421
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters
Aircraft NameH145H160H225
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)352460454
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.93$ 0.99
Max Cabin Seats91228
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)4200399211929
Standard Cabin Seats81219
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,210$ 2,963
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)130155142
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$10,200,000$14,000,000$ 29,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew122
Total Seats101421
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats91228
Standard Cabin Seats81219
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2EHE ArranoMakila 2A1
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400040003500
Horsepower8942100
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Dimensions
Length (ft)44.839.463.4
Overall Height (ft)1313.116.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.145.253.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)166547
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.8