Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw169

The Airbus Helicopters H155 is a medium twin typically positioned for corporate transport and EMS, offering a moderate range and a cabin commonly configured for about 8 to 12 passengers depending on layout. The Airbus Helicopters H160 is a newer-generation medium twin in a similar mission space but generally a step up in category and capability, with a longer typical range than the H155 and seating often in the roughly 8 to 12 passenger class, with higher comfort and payload flexibility. Leonardo’s AW139 sits firmly in the medium twin category and is widely used for offshore, SAR, and utility work; it typically carries about 10 to 15 passengers and is generally competitive on range, often comparable to or exceeding many medium twins depending on tanking and mission profile. The Leonardo AW169 is a lighter “super-midsize” twin, positioned below the AW139; it usually seats around 8 to 10 passengers and typically offers less range and payload than the AW139, while remaining versatile for EMS, law enforcement, and corporate missions. Actual range and seating vary notably with interior, fuel options, reserves, and operating conditions.