Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Leonardo Aw169

The Airbus Helicopters H145 is a medium twin often chosen as a versatile utility platform for EMS, police, and corporate missions. In broad category terms it sits above the light twins, offering a more spacious cabin and higher useful load. Typical range is around the mid-300 nautical mile class (depending on fit and reserves), and passenger capacity is commonly up to about 8–9 in a high-density layout, or fewer with VIP/mission equipment. The Leonardo AW109 Grand New is a light twin aimed primarily at fast executive transport. It is generally the smallest of the three in cabin volume, with a typical range also in the roughly 300–450 nautical mile class depending on tanking and mission profile. Passenger capacity is usually around 6–7 plus crew, with VIP interiors often configured for fewer. The Leonardo AW169 is a larger “super-medium” twin positioned above both, with greater cabin volume and payload for offshore, EMS, and utility roles. Typical range is broadly similar to or somewhat higher than the H145 depending on configuration, and passenger capacity is commonly about 8–10 (or more seats in certain high-density arrangements) plus crew.