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Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Leonardo Aw139

In category terms, the Airbus H155 and Leonardo AW109 Grand New are light twins typically used for corporate/VIP shuttle and EMS, while the Airbus H160 is a newer-generation medium twin aimed at premium offshore, corporate, and public service missions. The Airbus H175 and Leonardo AW139 sit in the super‑medium class, optimized for offshore energy transport, SAR, and high‑utilization commercial roles. For range, the H160 generally leads among the medium group with long legs for its class, with the H155 and AW109 offering solid but shorter light‑twin ranges suited to regional hops. The H175 and AW139 deliver long-range capability appropriate for offshore sectors; between those two, typical published figures are broadly comparable, varying by configuration, reserves, and cabin fit. On passenger capacity, the AW109 and H155 usually carry around 6–8 passengers in VIP/utility layouts. The H160 commonly seats about 8–12 depending on mission fit. The H175 and AW139 typically accommodate the largest loads, often around 12–16 passengers in high-density offshore-style seating, again depending on operator configuration and regulatory limits.

SpecAIRBUS H155AIRBUS H160AIRBUS H175AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand NewAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 11.06$ 13.53$ 7.31$ 11.69
Min Crew22212
Total Seats141418817
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameH155H160H175AW109 Grand NewAW139
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)423460573464573
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.75$ 0.91$ 0.69
Max Cabin Seats121218615
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)4012399267974701
Standard Cabin Seats121216615
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,593$ 2,016$ 1,140$ 1,929
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISEFISEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)144155149156165
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,800,000$14,000,000$17,900,000$ 7,800,000 $15,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Min Crew22212
Total Seats141418817
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats121218615
Standard Cabin Seats121216615
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2C2HE ArranoPT6A-67EPW207CPT6C-67C
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40004000350040005000
Horsepower94317757351679
No. of Engines22222
Fuel Capacity (gal)332152414
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.939.459.242.554.7
Overall Height (ft)14.313.117.511.516.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)41.145.248.535.554.7
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)235.2423.8282
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)88.381.9120