Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Sikorsky S 76d
The Airbus Helicopters H155 is a light–medium twin typically used for corporate and EMS missions; it generally offers a practical range on the order of roughly 450–550 nautical miles and is commonly configured for about 8–12 passengers (with higher-density layouts possible depending on interior and fuel choices). The Leonardo AW169 sits in the light-intermediate class; it usually delivers similar-to-slightly-longer legs in many configurations, often around 400–500+ nautical miles, and typically carries about 8–10 passengers in executive layouts, with higher seating counts in utility roles. The Sikorsky S-76D is a medium twin optimized for offshore and corporate work; typical ranges are often around 400–500 nautical miles, with common passenger loads of about 8–12 depending on fit-out and reserves. The Airbus Helicopters H175 is the largest of the four, in the super-medium segment aimed at offshore and SAR; it generally offers the longest endurance/range capability of this group, often around 500–600+ nautical miles, and commonly seats about 12–16 passengers in transport layouts. Figures vary with payload, fuel, reserves, and cabin configuration.
| Spec | AIRBUS H155 | AIRBUS H175 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169 | Sikorsky S-76D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 11.06 | $ 13.53 | $ 11.84 | $ 11.49 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 18 | 12 | 12 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Leonardo | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | H155 | H175 | AW169 | S-76D |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 423 | 573 | 440 | 441 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.74 | $ 0.75 | $ 0.99 | $ 0.96 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 18 | 10 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 4012 | 6797 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 10 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,593 | $ 2,016 | $ 1,658 | $ 1,781 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS | Thales TopDeck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 144 | 149 | 140 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $14,800,000 | $17,900,000 | $9,450,000 | $14,900,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 18 | 12 | 12 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 18 | 10 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 10 | 10 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Arriel 2C2 | PT6A-67E | PW210A | PW210S |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 3500 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 943 | 1775 | 1000 | 1077 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 332 | — | — | 296 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 46.9 | 59.2 | 48.1 | 52.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.3 | 17.5 | 14.8 | 14.5 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 41.1 | 48.5 | — | 44 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 235.2 | 423.8 | 222.5 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 88.3 | 81.9 | 49.5 | — |