Compare Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Leonardo AW189
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| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Type | H155 | AW189 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $14,800,000 | $2,413,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,593 | $ 2,413 |
| DOC / nm | $ 11.06 | $ 15.57 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.74 | $ 0.74 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 144 | 155 |
| Max Range (nm) | 423 | 651 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 4012 | - |
| Total Seats | 14 | 21 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | EFIS |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | ||
| MTOW (lbs) | 10846 | 18370 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 10846 | - |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 3527 | - |
| BEW (lbs) | 5574 | - |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 4012 | - |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 1411 | - |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 3661 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 41.1 | 48 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.3 | 16.6 |
| Length (ft) | 46.9 | 57.8 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 235.2 | 395 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 88.3 | 85 |
| Engine | ||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Leonardo |
| Model | Arriel 2C2 | CT7-2E1 |
| Horsepower | 943 | 1983 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 332 | - |
| Avionics | ||
| Flight Deck | EFIS | EFIS |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | Digital | - |
| FMS | - | 2 |
| Autopilot | 4-Axis | 2 |
| PFD | 2 | - |
| GPS | 1 | 1 |
| AHRS | 2 | - |
| ADC | 2 | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 |
| Cabin | ||
| Total Seats | 14 | 21 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | - |
| Other | ||
| Gear Type | Retractable Wheels | Retractable Wheels |
| Rotorhead | 5-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated |
| Tail Rotor | Enclosed Fenestron | 4-Blade |
| Performance | ||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 144 | 155 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 140 | 145 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 175 | 169 |
| Max Range (nm) | 423 | 651 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 423 | 651 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 4 | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1154 | 1960 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 7050 | 16900 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | - | 9490 |