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.
| Spec | AIRBUS H155 | AIRBUS H160 | AIRBUS H175 | Bell 525 Relentless | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 11.06 | — | $ 13.53 | — | $ 11.69 | $ 15.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Leonardo | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | H155 | H160 | H175 | 525 Relentless | AW139 | AW189 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 423 | 460 | 573 | 580 | 573 | 651 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.74 | — | $ 0.75 | — | $ 0.69 | $ 0.74 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 4012 | 3992 | 6797 | 6675 | 4701 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,593 | — | $ 2,016 | — | $ 1,929 | $ 2,413 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS | Garmin G5000H | EFIS | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 144 | 155 | 149 | 160 | 165 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $14,800,000 | $14,000,000 | $17,900,000 | $15,000,000 | $15,900,000 | $2,413,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 21 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | Green Interior | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Arriel 2C2 | HE Arrano | PT6A-67E | CT7-2F1 | PT6C-67C | CT7-2E1 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 3500 | 4000 | 5000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 943 | — | 1775 | 1800 | 1679 | 1983 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 332 | — | — | 641 | 414 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 46.9 | 39.4 | 59.2 | 61.58 | 54.7 | 57.8 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.3 | 13.1 | 17.5 | 18.18 | 16.4 | 16.6 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 41.1 | 45.2 | 48.5 | 54.5 | 54.7 | 48 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 235.2 | — | 423.8 | — | 282 | 395 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 88.3 | — | 81.9 | 128 | 120 | 85 |
| Width (ft) | — | — | — | 25.77 | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | — | — | 7.58 | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | — | — | 4.5 | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | — | — | 15.5 | — | — |