Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Airbus Helicopters H215 vs Leonardo Aw109 Trekker vs Sikorsky S 76d
The Airbus H155 and Sikorsky S‑76D sit in the medium twin category, typically configured for about 8–12 passengers, and are often chosen for executive transport and offshore work; their practical range is broadly similar, commonly in the mid-hundreds of nautical miles depending on fit and reserves, with the S‑76D generally viewed as a fast, premium-cabin option. The Airbus H160 is a newer-generation medium twin, usually carrying roughly 8–12 passengers as well, but it is often marketed with more modern aerodynamics and avionics and tends to offer competitive or better mission range than legacy medium twins in comparable configurations. The Airbus H215 is a heavy twin (Super Puma class) focused on lifting and offshore/utility missions, carrying markedly more people—often around 16–24 passengers—and delivering longer mission endurance/range than the medium and light twins, again configuration-dependent. The Leonardo AW109 Trekker is a light twin, typically seating about 6–8 passengers, with shorter overall range than the medium and heavy types, optimized for lighter, faster point-to-point missions.
| Spec | AIRBUS H155 | AIRBUS H160 | AIRBUS H215 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Trekker | Sikorsky S-76D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 11.06 | — | $ 19.07 | $ 7.40 | $ 11.49 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 21 | 8 | 12 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | VFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Leonardo | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | H155 | H160 | H215 | AW109 Trekker | S-76D |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 423 | 460 | 468 | 450 | 441 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.74 | — | $ 0.91 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.96 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 22 | 6 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 4012 | 3992 | 8903 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 19 | 6 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,593 | — | $ 2,708 | $ 1,125 | $ 1,781 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS | Genesys Aerosystems | Thales TopDeck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 144 | 155 | 142 | 152 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $14,800,000 | $14,000,000 | $27,500,000 | $6,950,000 | $14,900,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 21 | 8 | 12 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | Green Interior | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 22 | 6 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 19 | 6 | 10 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Arriel 2C2 | HE Arrano | Makila 1A1 | PW207C | PW210S |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 3000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 943 | — | 1820 | 735 | 1077 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 332 | — | 540 | 152 | 296 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 46.9 | 39.4 | 61.4 | 42.5 | 52.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.3 | 13.1 | 16.2 | 11.5 | 14.5 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 41.1 | 45.2 | 51.2 | 35.5 | 44 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 235.2 | — | 473.9 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 88.3 | — | — | — | — |