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Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Bell 412epi vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Sikorsky S 76d

All five are twin‑engine civil helicopters, but they span light to medium classes with different typical missions. The Airbus H145 is a light twin aimed at EMS, police, and utility work, offering roughly 350–400 nm of range and typically 8–10 passengers (about 1–2 pilots plus up to 9 in high‑density layouts). The Sikorsky S‑76D is also a light twin but optimized for corporate/offshore transport, with broadly similar range around 400 nm and usually 8–12 passengers depending on interior. Moving up, the Bell 412EPi is a medium twin utility helicopter emphasizing hot‑and‑high and lifting capability; it commonly carries about 10–13 passengers and reaches roughly 350–400 nm. The Leonardo AW139 is a fast, modern medium twin widely used offshore and for SAR, typically seating about 12–15 passengers with around 500–600 nm range. At the larger end here, the Airbus H175 is a super‑medium twin designed heavily around offshore and SAR, generally carrying about 16–18 passengers with range commonly around 550–650 nm. Actual figures vary with fuel, payload, and cabin configuration.

SpecAIRBUS H145AIRBUS H175Bell 412EPiAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139Sikorsky S-76D
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 9.31$ 13.53$ 12.09$ 11.69$ 11.49
Min Crew12122
Total Seats1018141712
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameH145H175412EPiAW139S-76D
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)352573361573441
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.93$ 0.75$ 0.86$ 0.69$ 0.96
Max Cabin Seats918131510
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)4200679748294701
Standard Cabin Seats816131510
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,210$ 2,016$ 1,487$ 1,929$ 1,781
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISBell BasiX-ProEFISThales TopDeck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)130149123165155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$10,200,000$17,900,000$ 12,500,000 $15,900,000 $14,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Min Crew12122
Total Seats1018141712
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats918131510
Standard Cabin Seats816131510
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2EPT6A-67EPT6T-9PT6C-67CPW210S
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40003500400050004000
Horsepower8941775137016791077
No. of Engines22221
Fuel Burn (gph)113
Fuel Capacity (gal)330.5414296
Dimensions
Length (ft)44.859.252.154.752.5
Overall Height (ft)1317.511.516.414.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.148.54654.744
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)166423.8220282
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.881.928120
Width (ft)33