Compare Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Leonardo AW139 vs Subaru Bell 412EPX
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| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Leonardo | Subaru Bell |
| Aircraft Type | H145 | AW139 | 412EPX |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $10,200,000 | $15,900,000 | $ 12,875,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,210 | $ 1,929 | $ 1,487 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.31 | $ 11.69 | $ 12.09 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.93 | $ 0.69 | $ 0.86 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 130 | 165 | 123 |
| Max Range (nm) | 352 | 573 | 361 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 4200 | 4701 | 5385 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 17 | 15 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 15 | 13 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 15 | 13 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | EFIS | Bell BasiX-Pro |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | Certified |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | |||
| MTOW (lbs) | 8378 | 15430 | 12200 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 8378 | - | 13000 |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 3527 | - | 5000 |
| BOW (lbs) | - | 9409 | - |
| BEW (lbs) | 4231 | 7985 | 6815 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 4200 | 4701 | 5385 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 1434 | 3276 | 2214 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 2492 | 1937 | 3171 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36.1 | 54.7 | 46 |
| Width (ft) | - | - | 33 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 13 | 16.4 | 11.5 |
| Length (ft) | 44.8 | 54.7 | 52.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | - | - | 220 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 166 | 282 | - |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 46.8 | 120 | 28 |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 113 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Leonardo | Subaru Bell |
| Model | Arriel 2E | PT6C-67C | PT6T-9 |
| Horsepower | 894 | 1679 | 1370 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 5000 | 4000 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | Jet Fuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | - | 414 | 330.5 |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | EFIS | EFIS | Bell BasiX-Pro |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | Digital | - | Electronic Standby |
| FMS | - | 2 | 1 |
| Autopilot | 4-Axis | 2 | 1 x 3-Axis |
| PFD | 2 | - | 2 |
| MFD | - | - | 2 |
| GPS | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| AHRS | 3 | - | - |
| Flight Director | - | - | 2 |
| ADC | - | - | 2 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 10 | 17 | 15 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 15 | 13 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 15 | 13 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | - | - |
| Other | |||
| Gear Type | Retractable Wheels | Retractable Wheels | Low SKids |
| Rotorhead | 4-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated | 4-Blade Articulated |
| Tail Rotor | Enclosed Fenestron | 4-Blade | 2-Blade |
| Warranty | |||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | - | 2 |
| MTX Training Credits | - | - | 1 |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | - | 3 |
| Airframe (Hrs) | - | - | 1000 |
| Engine (Hrs) | - | - | 1000 |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 130 | 165 | 123 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 127 | 140 | 123 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 143 | 167 | 140 |
| Max Range (nm) | 352 | 573 | 361 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 352 | 302 | 361 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 3.6 | - | 3.8 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 925 | 2140 | 1600 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | - | 20000 | 15720 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 12550 | 15360 | 11400 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 8750 | 8130 | 6700 |