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Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Leonardo Aw139

All five are twin‑engine, IFR-capable medium helicopters, but they span the light‑medium to super‑medium class. The Airbus H155 is the lightest option here, typically configured for about 12 passengers, with generally the shortest range of the group; it’s often chosen for corporate, EMS, and short‑to‑mid offshore sectors. The Airbus H160 is a newer-generation medium helicopter, usually seating around 12, offering a step up in range and efficiency versus older light‑medium types, aiming at longer legs with lower noise and fuel burn. The Leonardo AW139 sits in the core medium category, commonly arranged for 12–15 passengers, with solid mid-to-long range that has made it a workhorse for EMS, SAR, and offshore transport. The Airbus H175 moves into the super‑medium class, typically carrying about 16–18 passengers and offering longer offshore-oriented range than the H155/H160/AW139. Bell’s 525 Relentless also targets the super‑medium segment, generally accommodating roughly 16–20 passengers and designed for longer-range, higher-payload missions comparable to the H175, often emphasizing modern avionics and offshore capability.

SpecAIRBUS H155AIRBUS H160AIRBUS H175Bell 525 RelentlessAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 11.06$ 13.53$ 11.69
Min Crew22222
Total Seats1414181817
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardo
Aircraft NameH155H160H175525 RelentlessAW139
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)423460573580573
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.75$ 0.69
Max Cabin Seats1212181615
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)40123992679766754701
Standard Cabin Seats1212161615
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,593$ 2,016$ 1,929
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISEFISGarmin G5000HEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)144155149160165
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,800,000$14,000,000$17,900,000$15,000,000 $15,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Min Crew22222
Total Seats1414181817
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats1212181615
Standard Cabin Seats1212161615
Engine
FADECYesYesYesDual-ChannelYes
ModelArriel 2C2HE ArranoPT6A-67ECT7-2F1PT6C-67C
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40004000350040005000
Horsepower943177518001679
No. of Engines22222
Fuel Capacity (gal)332641414
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.939.459.261.5854.7
Overall Height (ft)14.313.117.518.1816.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)41.145.248.554.554.7
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)235.2423.8282
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)88.381.9128120
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.58
Cabin Height (ft)4.5
Cabin Length (ft)15.5