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Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw189

The Airbus Helicopters H155 is a medium twin typically positioned for corporate and EMS missions, offering moderate range and a cabin usually configured for about 8–12 passengers depending on interior fit. The Leonardo AW139 sits in a similar “intermediate” class but is often treated as the benchmark utility/corporate twin, with broadly comparable passenger capacity (commonly around 10–15) and a generally longer practical range than lighter mediums when configured for transport. Stepping up, the Airbus H175 and Leonardo AW189 are larger super-medium helicopters aimed at offshore energy, SAR, and high-utilization transport. Both deliver longer range than the H155/AW139 class and higher typical passenger loads, commonly in the mid-teens to high-teens (often about 16–19 in transport layouts). The Bell 525 Relentless competes in the same super-medium category, targeting similar offshore and corporate roles with range and payload intended to match or exceed typical super-medium expectations, and passenger capacity likewise generally in the mid-to-high teens depending on configuration. Overall, H155 and AW139 are medium/intermediate with moderate range and lower passenger counts; H175, AW189, and Bell 525 are super-medium with longer legs and more seats.

SpecAIRBUS H155AIRBUS H175Bell 525 RelentlessAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 11.06$ 13.53$ 11.69$ 15.57
Min Crew22221
Total Seats1418181721
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameH155H175525 RelentlessAW139AW189
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)423573580573651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.75$ 0.69$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats1218161519
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)4012679766754701
Standard Cabin Seats1216161519
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,593$ 2,016$ 1,929$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISGarmin G5000HEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)144149160165155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,800,000$17,900,000$15,000,000 $15,900,000 $2,413,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Min Crew22221
Total Seats1418181721
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats1218161519
Standard Cabin Seats1216161519
Engine
FADECYesYesDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelArriel 2C2PT6A-67ECT7-2F1PT6C-67CCT7-2E1
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40003500400050004000
Horsepower9431775180016791983
No. of Engines22222
Fuel Capacity (gal)332641414
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.959.261.5854.757.8
Overall Height (ft)14.317.518.1816.416.6
Rotor Diameter (ft)41.148.554.554.748
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)235.2423.8282395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)88.381.912812085
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.58
Cabin Height (ft)4.5
Cabin Length (ft)15.5