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Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H215 vs Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Leonardo Aw109 Trekker vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 76d vs Sikorsky S 92"

In category terms, the Airbus H145 and Leonardo AW109 Trekker are light twins, typically used for short‑range corporate, EMS, and utility missions. Moving up, the Leonardo AW169 and Sikorsky S‑76D sit in the intermediate/light‑medium class, offering more cabin volume and payload for executive and offshore support. The Leonardo AW189 and Airbus H215 are medium twins, commonly configured for offshore transport and SAR with higher lift and longer legs than light types. At the top end, the Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S‑92 are heavy helicopters optimized for demanding offshore, SAR, and governmental roles, with the greatest payload and all‑weather capability. For range, light twins like H145 and AW109 generally cover the shortest sectors, intermediate types (AW169, S‑76D) extend practical legs, and medium/heavy aircraft (AW189, H215, H225, S‑92) typically deliver the longest offshore‑oriented ranges, depending on tanks and reserves. Passenger capacity follows the same progression: light twins commonly seat about 6–8 passengers, intermediate types often around 8–10, medium aircraft roughly 12–16, and heavy types generally around 16–19 (or more in high‑density layouts).

SpecAIRBUS H145AIRBUS H215AIRBUS H225AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 TrekkerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Sikorsky S-76D
Summary
Cockpit2222222
DOC / nm$ 9.31$ 19.07$ 20.87$ 7.40$ 11.84$ 15.57$ 11.49
Min Crew1221112
Total Seats1021218122112
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRVFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoLeonardoLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameH145H215H225AW109 TrekkerAW169AW189S-76D
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)352468454450440651441
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.93$ 0.91$ 0.99$ 0.93$ 0.99$ 0.74$ 0.96
Max Cabin Seats922286101910
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)4200890311929
Standard Cabin Seats819196101910
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,210$ 2,708$ 2,963$ 1,125$ 1,658$ 2,413$ 1,781
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISEFISGenesys AerosystemsEFISEFISThales TopDeck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)130142142152140155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$10,200,000$27,500,000$ 29,500,000 $6,950,000 $9,450,000 $2,413,000 $14,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222222
Min Crew1221112
Total Seats1021218122112
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats922286101910
Standard Cabin Seats819196101910
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2EMakila 1A1Makila 2A1PW207CPW210ACT7-2E1PW210S
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000300035004000400040004000
Horsepower89418202100735100019831077
No. of Engines2222221
Fuel Capacity (gal)540684152296
Dimensions
Length (ft)44.861.463.442.548.157.852.5
Overall Height (ft)1316.216.311.514.816.614.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.151.253.235.54844
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)166473.9547222.5395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.849.585