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Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Leonardo Aw169

All three are twin‑engine, IFR-capable light/medium helicopters commonly used for corporate transport, EMS, and offshore support, but they sit in slightly different capability bands. The Airbus H155 is typically positioned as a medium, 12‑passenger-class cabin helicopter (often configured for fewer in executive layouts) with solid range suited to regional missions. The Airbus H160 is the newer-generation step up, generally considered a larger and more capable medium twin with a 12‑passenger-class cabin as well; it usually offers the longest range of the three and is aimed at higher-end passenger comfort and efficiency on longer legs. The Leonardo AW169 is a light‑intermediate twin, commonly in the 8–10 passenger class in many commercial layouts (with higher-density seating possible depending on configuration), and its typical range is competitive but usually trails the H160 and is often closer to, or somewhat below, the H155 depending on fit-out and reserves. In short, AW169 tends to be the smaller-category option, H155 the established medium with good cabin volume, and H160 the most modern and generally longest-legged platform.

SpecAIRBUS H155AIRBUS H160AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 11.06$ 11.84
Min Crew221
Total Seats141412
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersLeonardo
Aircraft NameH155H160AW169
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)423460440
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.99
Max Cabin Seats121210
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)40123992
Standard Cabin Seats121210
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,593$ 1,658
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)144155140
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,800,000$14,000,000 $9,450,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats141412
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats121210
Standard Cabin Seats121210
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2C2HE ArranoPW210A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400040004000
Horsepower9431000
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)332
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.939.448.1
Overall Height (ft)14.313.114.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)41.145.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)235.2222.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)88.349.5