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Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Bell 412epi vs Sikorsky S 76d

All three are twin‑engine helicopters, but they sit in different market niches. The Airbus Helicopters H155 is typically positioned as a medium twin for corporate and offshore support, offering a generally long operating reach for its class and a spacious cabin that commonly accommodates around a dozen passengers in high‑density seating or fewer in VIP layouts. The Bell 412EPi is a medium‑lift utility twin derived from the 412 line, often favored for public service, utility, and offshore roles; it usually trades some cruise efficiency for robust lifting and mission flexibility, with typical passenger seating also in the low‑to‑mid teens depending on configuration. The Sikorsky S‑76D is a lighter, fast executive/offshore twin, generally optimized for speed and refined passenger transport; it commonly carries about 8–12 passengers depending on layout, with a range that is competitive but often optimized around typical offshore legs rather than maximum endurance. In short, H155 emphasizes cabin volume and range balance, 412EPi emphasizes utility and lift, and S‑76D emphasizes speed and executive/offshore transport.

SpecAIRBUS H155Bell 412EPiSikorsky S-76D
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 11.06$ 12.09$ 11.49
Min Crew212
Total Seats141412
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellSikorsky
Aircraft NameH155412EPiS-76D
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)423361441
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.86$ 0.96
Max Cabin Seats121310
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)40124829
Standard Cabin Seats121310
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,593$ 1,487$ 1,781
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBell BasiX-ProThales TopDeck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)144123155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,800,000$ 12,500,000 $14,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew212
Total Seats141412
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats121310
Standard Cabin Seats121310
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2C2PT6T-9PW210S
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400040004000
Horsepower94313701077
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)332330.5296
Fuel Burn (gph)113
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.952.152.5
Overall Height (ft)14.311.514.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)41.14644
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)235.2220
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)88.328
Width (ft)33