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Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw189

The Airbus H155 is a light–intermediate twin suited to shorter regional missions; typical range is roughly 450–500 nm, and it commonly seats about 8–12 passengers depending on layout. The Airbus H160 is a newer medium twin with similar passenger volumes (often 8–12) but generally more efficient mission capability; typical range is around 450–500+ nm. The Airbus H175 is a super-medium helicopter aimed at offshore and longer legs, with typical range around 500–550 nm and cabin configurations often around 12–16 passengers. Bell’s 525 Relentless sits in the super-medium class as well, targeting offshore/longer-range work; typical range is roughly 500–560 nm and typical passenger capacity is about 12–16. Leonardo’s AW139 is a medium twin widely used for EMS, SAR, and offshore; typical range is about 500–550 nm and it commonly carries around 10–15 passengers. The larger Leonardo AW189 is a super-medium optimized for offshore transport, with typical range around 500–550+ nm and typical seating around 16–19 passengers, generally offering the highest passenger capacity of this group.

SpecAIRBUS H155AIRBUS H160AIRBUS H175Bell 525 RelentlessAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 11.06$ 13.53$ 11.69$ 15.57
Min Crew222221
Total Seats141418181721
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameH155H160H175525 RelentlessAW139AW189
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)423460573580573651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.75$ 0.69$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats121218161519
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)40123992679766754701
Standard Cabin Seats121216161519
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,593$ 2,016$ 1,929$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISEFISGarmin G5000HEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)144155149160165155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,800,000$14,000,000$17,900,000$15,000,000 $15,900,000 $2,413,000
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Min Crew222221
Total Seats141418181721
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats121218161519
Standard Cabin Seats121216161519
Engine
FADECYesYesYesDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelArriel 2C2HE ArranoPT6A-67ECT7-2F1PT6C-67CCT7-2E1
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400040003500400050004000
Horsepower9431775180016791983
No. of Engines222222
Fuel Capacity (gal)332641414
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.939.459.261.5854.757.8
Overall Height (ft)14.313.117.518.1816.416.6
Rotor Diameter (ft)41.145.248.554.554.748
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)235.2423.8282395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)88.381.912812085
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.58
Cabin Height (ft)4.5
Cabin Length (ft)15.5