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Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Airbus Helicopters H215 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H155 is a medium twin typically used for corporate and offshore support; it offers a moderate range (roughly in the 450–550 nm class depending on fit) and generally seats around 12–13 passengers in a high-density cabin, or fewer in VIP layouts. The Airbus H175 is a larger “super-medium” offshore helicopter, optimized for longer legs and heavier payloads; its practical range is usually higher than the H155 (often around the 500–650 nm class with reserves, configuration dependent) and it commonly carries about 16–18 passengers. The Airbus H215 (civil Super Puma family) is a heavy twin aimed at utility and transport missions; it can carry more people than the H155 and is often configured around 19 passengers, with range typically in the mid range for heavies (commonly about 450–550 nm depending on tanks, payload, and reserves). The Sikorsky S-92 is also a heavy twin and a major offshore standard; it generally matches or exceeds the H215 in typical offshore passenger seating (often 19) and tends to offer strong range in the heavy category (often around 500–600+ nm depending on configuration).

SpecAIRBUS H155AIRBUS H175AIRBUS H215Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 11.06$ 13.53$ 19.07$ 19.79
Min Crew2222
Total Seats14182121
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersSikorsky
Aircraft NameH155H175H215S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)423573468439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.75$ 0.91$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats12182219
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)4012679789037417
Standard Cabin Seats12161919
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,593$ 2,016$ 2,708$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)144149142155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,800,000$17,900,000$27,500,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2222
Total Seats14182121
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats12182219
Standard Cabin Seats12161919
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2C2PT6A-67EMakila 1A1CT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000350030004000
Horsepower943177518202520
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Capacity (gal)332540760
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.959.261.4
Overall Height (ft)14.317.516.217.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)41.148.551.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)235.2423.8473.9775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)88.381.9140