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Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Sikorsky S 76d

All four are twin‑engine, medium-class helicopters commonly used for offshore transport, corporate/VIP, EMS, and public service, but they differ in cabin size and typical mission reach. The Airbus H155 sits in the light‑medium segment, generally carrying about 8–12 passengers and offering a practical range in the roughly 450–650 km class depending on fit and reserves. The Airbus H160 is a newer-generation medium helicopter with a roomier, quieter cabin and typically similar passenger counts (about 8–12), but with improved efficiency; its typical range is often around 600–850 km. The Leonardo AW139 is a higher‑capacity, medium twin frequently configured for about 12–15 passengers (and can be arranged for more in high-density layouts), with range commonly in the ~700–1,000 km bracket. The Sikorsky S‑76D is a well-known corporate/offshore medium twin, typically seating about 8–12 passengers, with range often around 650–850 km. Exact figures vary significantly with interior, fuel, payload, weather, and regulatory reserves.

SpecAIRBUS H155AIRBUS H160AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139Sikorsky S-76D
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 11.06$ 11.69$ 11.49
Min Crew2222
Total Seats14141712
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameH155H160AW139S-76D
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)423460573441
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.69$ 0.96
Max Cabin Seats12121510
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)401239924701
Standard Cabin Seats12121510
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,593$ 1,929$ 1,781
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISEFISThales TopDeck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)144155165155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,800,000$14,000,000 $15,900,000 $14,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2222
Total Seats14141712
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats12121510
Standard Cabin Seats12121510
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2C2HE ArranoPT6C-67CPW210S
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000400050004000
Horsepower94316791077
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Capacity (gal)332414296
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.939.454.752.5
Overall Height (ft)14.313.116.414.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)41.145.254.744
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)235.2282
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)88.3120