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Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Leonardo Aw109 Trekker vs Leonardo Aw139

The Airbus Helicopters H145 sits in the light twin category and is typically used for short to medium missions, offering a practical range in the roughly 300–350 nm class depending on fit and reserves, and commonly carrying about 6–8 passengers in a high-density configuration (with layouts varying widely by role such as EMS or utility). The Leonardo AW109 Grand New is also a light twin, generally optimized for speed and executive transport, with range often in the ~400 nm class and a typical passenger load around 6–7, sometimes up to 8 depending on interior and weight. The Leonardo AW109 Trekker remains in the light twin family but is oriented toward utility and operations from varied terrain; its range is broadly similar to other AW109 variants (often around ~400 nm), and it usually accommodates about 6–7 passengers. The Leonardo AW139 moves up to the medium twin category, providing significantly more cabin volume and payload, a typical range around ~500+ nm, and commonly seating about 10–12 passengers in standard transport layouts.

SpecAIRBUS H145AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand NewAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 TrekkerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 9.31$ 7.31$ 7.40$ 11.69
Min Crew1112
Total Seats108817
Flight RulesIFRVFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameH145AW109 Grand NewAW109 TrekkerAW139
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)352464450573
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.93$ 0.91$ 0.93$ 0.69
Max Cabin Seats96615
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)42004701
Standard Cabin Seats86615
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,210$ 1,140$ 1,125$ 1,929
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISGenesys AerosystemsEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)130156152165
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$10,200,000$ 7,800,000 $6,950,000 $15,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew1112
Total Seats108817
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats96615
Standard Cabin Seats86615
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2EPW207CPW207CPT6C-67C
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000400040005000
Horsepower8947357351679
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)152152414
Dimensions
Length (ft)44.842.542.554.7
Overall Height (ft)1311.511.516.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.135.535.554.7
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)166282
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.8120