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Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Sh09

The Airbus Helicopters H155 is a medium twin positioned for corporate and offshore missions, typically offering the longest legs among this group with a long-range fit and a cabin sized for roughly 8–12 passengers depending on layout. The Leonardo AW109 GrandNew sits in the light twin category, optimized for speed and VIP/EMS roles, with shorter overall range than the larger medium twins and a typical passenger load around 6–7 (often up to about 8 in high-density arrangements). The Leonardo AW139 is a medium twin aimed at offshore, SAR, and utility work; it generally provides longer range and higher payload than the AW109, and commonly carries about 12–15 passengers in transport configurations. The Leonardo SH09 is a light single intended primarily for training and light utility; it has the shortest range and lowest passenger capacity here, typically around 4–5 seats total (including the pilot), making it best suited to short-haul missions rather than multi-passenger transport.

SpecAIRBUS H155AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand NewAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139AGUSTA / LEONARDO SH09
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 11.06$ 7.31$ 11.69$4.48
Min Crew2121
Total Seats148178
Flight RulesIFRVFRIFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameH155AW109 Grand NewAW139SH09
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn-Development
Max Range (nm)423464573430
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.91$ 0.69$0.56
Max Cabin Seats126156
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)40124701
Standard Cabin Seats126156
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,593$ 1,140$ 1,929$627
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)144156165140
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,800,000$ 7,800,000 $15,900,000 $3,500,000
Max Passengers7
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2121
Total Seats148178
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats12615
Standard Cabin Seats126156
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2C2PW207CPT6C-67CHTS 900
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000400050005500
Horsepower94373516791020
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Capacity (gal)332152414
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.942.554.7
Overall Height (ft)14.311.516.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)41.135.554.7
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)235.2282
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)88.3120