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.
| Spec | AIRBUS H155 | AIRBUS H160 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand New | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 11.06 | — | $ 7.31 | $ 11.69 | $ 11.84 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 8 | 17 | 12 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Leonardo | Leonardo | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | H155 | H160 | AW109 Grand New | AW139 | AW169 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 423 | 460 | 464 | 573 | 440 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.74 | — | $ 0.91 | $ 0.69 | $ 0.99 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 6 | 15 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 4012 | 3992 | — | 4701 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 6 | 15 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,593 | — | $ 1,140 | $ 1,929 | $ 1,658 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 144 | 155 | 156 | 165 | 140 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $14,800,000 | $14,000,000 | $ 7,800,000 | $15,900,000 | $9,450,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 8 | 17 | 12 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | Green Interior | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 6 | 15 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 6 | 15 | 10 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Arriel 2C2 | HE Arrano | PW207C | PT6C-67C | PW210A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 5000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 943 | — | 735 | 1679 | 1000 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 332 | — | 152 | 414 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 46.9 | 39.4 | 42.5 | 54.7 | 48.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.3 | 13.1 | 11.5 | 16.4 | 14.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 41.1 | 45.2 | 35.5 | 54.7 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 235.2 | — | — | 282 | 222.5 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 88.3 | — | — | 120 | 49.5 |