Compare Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Airbus Helicopters H225
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| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters |
| Aircraft Type | H145 | H160 | H225 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $10,200,000 | $14,000,000 | $ 29,500,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,210 | - | $ 2,963 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.31 | - | $ 20.87 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.93 | - | $ 0.99 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 130 | 155 | 142 |
| Max Range (nm) | 352 | 460 | 454 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 4200 | 3992 | 11929 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 21 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 19 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 28 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | |||
| MTOW (lbs) | 8378 | 12500 | 24250 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 8378 | 12500 | 24692 |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 3527 | 3527 | 10472 |
| BEW (lbs) | 4231 | 9348 | 12332 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 4200 | 3992 | 11929 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 1434 | - | 4044 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 2492 | - | 7874 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36.1 | 45.2 | 53.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 13 | 13.1 | 16.3 |
| Length (ft) | 44.8 | 39.4 | 63.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 166 | - | 547 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 46.8 | - | - |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters |
| Model | Arriel 2E | HE Arrano | Makila 2A1 |
| Horsepower | 894 | - | 2100 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 3500 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | - | - | 684 |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | Digital | Digital | - |
| FMS | - | 1 | 1 |
| Autopilot | 4-Axis | 4-Axis | 4-Axis |
| PFD | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| GPS | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| AHRS | 3 | 2 | - |
| ADC | - | 1 | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 21 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 19 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 28 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | Green Interior | - |
| Other | |||
| Gear Type | Retractable Wheels | Retractable Wheels | Retractable Wheels |
| Rotorhead | 4-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated |
| Tail Rotor | Enclosed Fenestron | Enclosed Fenestron | 4-Blade |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 130 | 155 | 142 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 127 | 155 | 142 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 143 | 175 | 175 |
| Max Range (nm) | 352 | 460 | 454 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 352 | 460 | 452 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 3.6 | - | 5.7 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 925 | 1750 | 1062 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | - | 19357 | - |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 12550 | 9200 | 6350 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 8750 | 6500 | 2607 |