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Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Leonardo Aw189

All four are twin‑engine civil helicopters but sit in different size classes. The Airbus H155 and Leonardo AW169 are in the light‑intermediate category: they typically carry about 8–10 passengers in an executive or offshore layout, with practical ranges generally in the mid‑400 to roughly 500+ nautical mile class depending on tanks, payload, and reserves. Moving up, the Airbus H175 is a super‑medium, most often configured around 12–16 passengers for offshore transport, with range commonly around the mid‑500 nautical miles, again varying by mission kit and fuel options. The Leonardo AW189 is also a super‑medium and is broadly comparable in role to the H175, usually seating about 16–19 passengers and offering a similar long‑range offshore profile, often around the mid‑500 nautical mile class. In short, H155/AW169 prioritize smaller cabin missions and flexibility, while H175/AW189 prioritize higher passenger counts and longer offshore legs.

SpecAIRBUS H155AIRBUS H175AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 11.06$ 13.53$ 11.84$ 15.57
Min Crew2211
Total Seats14181221
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameH155H175AW169AW189
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)423573440651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.75$ 0.99$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats12181019
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)40126797
Standard Cabin Seats12161019
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,593$ 2,016$ 1,658$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)144149140155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,800,000$17,900,000 $9,450,000 $2,413,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2211
Total Seats14181221
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats12181019
Standard Cabin Seats12161019
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2C2PT6A-67EPW210ACT7-2E1
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000350040004000
Horsepower943177510001983
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)332
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.959.248.157.8
Overall Height (ft)14.317.514.816.6
Rotor Diameter (ft)41.148.548
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)235.2423.8222.5395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)88.381.949.585