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Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw169

The Airbus H155 is a medium twin typically positioned for offshore support and corporate/VIP use, offering roughly 8–13 passenger seating depending on layout, with a range commonly around 450–500 nautical miles. The newer Airbus H160 sits in the medium twin class but is a more modern design aimed at higher efficiency and comfort; it generally carries about 8–12 passengers and has a broadly similar or slightly better practical range, often cited in the 450–550 nautical mile neighborhood depending on configuration. The Leonardo AW109 Grand New is a light twin optimized for speed and VIP/EMS missions, usually seating about 6–8 passengers, with a range often around 450–500 nautical miles. The Leonardo AW169 is a light-intermediate twin that bridges light and medium categories, typically accommodating about 8–10 passengers and offering range commonly in the 430–480 nautical mile range. The Leonardo AW139 is a true medium twin with the largest cabin of this group, commonly carrying about 12–15 passengers and delivering range typically around 550–650 nautical miles, making it the most capacity- and range-oriented option here.

SpecAIRBUS H155AIRBUS H160AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand NewAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 11.06$ 7.31$ 11.69$ 11.84
Min Crew22121
Total Seats141481712
Flight RulesIFRIFRVFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameH155H160AW109 Grand NewAW139AW169
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)423460464573440
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.91$ 0.69$ 0.99
Max Cabin Seats121261510
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)401239924701
Standard Cabin Seats121261510
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,593$ 1,140$ 1,929$ 1,658
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISEFISEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)144155156165140
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,800,000$14,000,000$ 7,800,000 $15,900,000 $9,450,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Min Crew22121
Total Seats141481712
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats121261510
Standard Cabin Seats121261510
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2C2HE ArranoPW207CPT6C-67CPW210A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40004000400050004000
Horsepower94373516791000
No. of Engines22222
Fuel Capacity (gal)332152414
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.939.442.554.748.1
Overall Height (ft)14.313.111.516.414.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)41.145.235.554.7
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)235.2282222.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)88.312049.5