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Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Airbus Helicopters H215

The Airbus Helicopters H155 is a medium twin designed mainly for corporate transport, EMS, and offshore support, offering a moderate range and typically seating around 12–13 passengers depending on configuration. The Airbus Helicopters H160 is a newer-generation medium twin aimed at similar missions but with a stronger emphasis on efficiency, comfort, and advanced avionics; it generally carries about 12 passengers and is often positioned with a longer or more competitive practical range than the H155 for comparable roles. The Airbus Helicopters H215 is a larger, heavy-class twin derived from the Super Puma family, optimized for offshore and utility work where lift and cabin volume matter most; it typically accommodates roughly 19 passengers and, while its range is substantial, it is most often selected for payload and capacity advantages rather than sheer point-to-point efficiency. In short, H155 suits medium missions with balanced capability, H160 modernizes the medium segment with improved efficiency and comfort, and H215 steps up to heavy-class capacity for higher-demand transport and utility operations.

SpecAIRBUS H155AIRBUS H160AIRBUS H215
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 11.06$ 19.07
Min Crew222
Total Seats141421
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters
Aircraft NameH155H160H215
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)423460468
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.91
Max Cabin Seats121222
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)401239928903
Standard Cabin Seats121219
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,593$ 2,708
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)144155142
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,800,000$14,000,000$27,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew222
Total Seats141421
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats121222
Standard Cabin Seats121219
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2C2HE ArranoMakila 1A1
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400040003000
Horsepower9431820
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)332540
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.939.461.4
Overall Height (ft)14.313.116.2
Rotor Diameter (ft)41.145.251.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)235.2473.9
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)88.3