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Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus Helicopters H145 is a light twin-engine helicopter typically used for EMS, law enforcement, and utility work. It sits in the smallest category of the three and generally offers the shortest range, with typical mission planning in the few-hundred–nautical-mile class depending on configuration. Passenger capacity is commonly around 8 to 10 in a standard transport layout, with flexibility for medical interiors. The Leonardo AW169 is a larger, intermediate twin that bridges light and medium segments. Compared with the H145, it usually provides more cabin volume and a higher typical passenger count, often around 8 to 10 with options that can push higher depending on seating and fuel. Its range is generally comparable to, or somewhat greater than, the H145 in typical roles, again varying with tanks, payload, and reserves. The Sikorsky S-92 is a heavy twin designed for offshore and SAR/transport missions. It is in a much larger category, typically carries roughly 19 passengers in offshore seating, and offers the longest range of the three, commonly planned in the mid-to-high hundreds of nautical miles with appropriate reserves and payload.

SpecAIRBUS H145AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 9.31$ 11.84$ 19.79
Min Crew112
Total Seats101221
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameH145AW169S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)352440439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.93$ 0.99$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats91019
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)42007417
Standard Cabin Seats81019
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,210$ 1,658$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)130140155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$10,200,000 $9,450,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew112
Total Seats101221
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats91019
Standard Cabin Seats81019
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2EPW210ACT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400040004000
Horsepower89410002520
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)44.848.1
Overall Height (ft)1314.817.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)166222.5775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.849.5140