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Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Boeing Bbj 777x vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Sikorsky S 76d

The Boeing BBJ 777X is a long‑range VIP airliner, far exceeding the helicopters in category, range, and capacity. It is intended for intercontinental missions, typically offering several thousand nautical miles of range and accommodating dozens of passengers (often configured well below its airline maximum for VIP comfort). All the others are twin‑engine helicopters aimed at regional transport. The Airbus H155 is a medium twin with typical range in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class and usually seats around 12–13 passengers. The Airbus H160 is a newer medium twin in a similar passenger bracket (about 12), generally offering comparable or somewhat improved range and efficiency depending on configuration. The Leonardo AW139 is a popular medium twin that often carries roughly 12–15 passengers with similar few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile ranges. The Leonardo AW169 is a smaller intermediate/light‑medium twin, typically configured around 8–10 passengers with slightly shorter range than the AW139 class. The Sikorsky S‑76D is a medium twin commonly used for executive and offshore roles, usually seating about 8–12 passengers with range also in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile range.

SpecAIRBUS H155AIRBUS H160Boeing BBJ 777XAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169Sikorsky S-76D
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 11.06$ 11.69$ 11.84$ 11.49
Min Crew22212
Total Seats1414426171212
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersBoeingLeonardoLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameH155H160BBJ 777XAW139AW169S-76D
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)42346011645573440441
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.69$ 0.99$ 0.96
Max Cabin Seats1212426151010
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)401239924701
Standard Cabin Seats1212384151010
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,593$ 1,929$ 1,658$ 1,781
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISEFISEFISThales TopDeck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)144155482165140155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,800,000$14,000,000$410,200,000 $15,900,000 $9,450,000 $14,900,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Min Crew22212
Total Seats1414171212
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats1212151010
Standard Cabin Seats1212151010
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2C2HE ArranoPT6C-67CPW210APW210S
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40004000500040004000
Horsepower943167910001077
No. of Engines22221
Fuel Capacity (gal)332414296
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.939.423254.748.152.5
Overall Height (ft)14.313.116.414.814.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)41.145.254.744
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)235.2282222.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)88.312049.5
Wingspan (ft)235