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Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Airbus Helicopters H215 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus Helicopters H155 is a medium twin typically positioned for corporate, EMS, and offshore support in shorter to mid-range missions. It generally carries around 12–13 passengers in a high-density layout (often fewer in VIP/EMS configurations) and offers a practical range on the order of roughly 450–550 nautical miles depending on equipment, fuel options, and reserves. The Airbus Helicopters H215 (Super Puma family) sits in the heavy/large twin class, aimed at utility and offshore transport with higher payload and cabin volume. It is commonly configured for about 19 passengers and typically achieves a range in the neighborhood of about 430–540 nautical miles, varying with tanking, payload, and environmental conditions. The Sikorsky S-92 is also a heavy twin, widely used for offshore oil and gas and SAR, generally comparable to or slightly above the H215 in offshore transport role. It is often configured for 19 passengers and typically offers around 500–600 nautical miles of range, again depending on configuration, reserves, and operating profile.

SpecAIRBUS H155AIRBUS H215Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 11.06$ 19.07$ 19.79
Min Crew222
Total Seats142121
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersSikorsky
Aircraft NameH155H215S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)423468439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.91$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats122219
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)401289037417
Standard Cabin Seats121919
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,593$ 2,708$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)144142155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,800,000$27,500,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew222
Total Seats142121
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats122219
Standard Cabin Seats121919
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2C2Makila 1A1CT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400030004000
Horsepower94318202520
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)332540760
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.961.4
Overall Height (ft)14.316.217.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)41.151.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)235.2473.9775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)88.3140