Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Airbus Helicopters H215 vs Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Sikorsky S 76d vs Sikorsky S 92
Airbus Helicopters’ H160 and Sikorsky’s S‑76D sit in the medium twin category, typically used for executive and short-to-medium offshore missions. They generally offer the shortest ranges of this group and the smallest cabins, most often carrying around 10–12 passengers in an offshore-style layout (with executive seating usually fewer). The Airbus H175 is a larger “super-medium” twin aimed squarely at offshore transport. Compared with H160/S‑76D, it usually carries more passengers (commonly about 16–18) and offers longer range, while still remaining below the heavy twins in both cabin volume and payload. Airbus’ H215 and H225 and Sikorsky’s S‑92 are heavy twin helicopters. They provide the biggest cabins and highest passenger capacities, typically around 19 passengers in high-density transport configurations (with lower counts for mixed-role or VIP). They also tend to deliver the longest ranges in this comparison, with the S‑92 and H225 generally positioned at the top end for offshore range and payload, and the H215 often emphasized for robust utility capability.
| Spec | AIRBUS H160 | AIRBUS H175 | AIRBUS H215 | AIRBUS H225 | Sikorsky S-76D | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 12 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Sikorsky | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | H160 | H175 | H215 | H225 | S-76D | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 460 | 573 | 468 | 454 | 441 | 439 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 18 | 22 | 28 | 10 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3992 | 6797 | 8903 | 11929 | — | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 10 | 19 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS | Thales TopDeck | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 155 | 149 | 142 | 142 | 155 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $14,000,000 | $17,900,000 | $27,500,000 | $ 29,500,000 | $14,900,000 | $30,650,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 13.53 | $ 19.07 | $ 20.87 | $ 11.49 | $ 19.79 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.75 | $ 0.91 | $ 0.99 | $ 0.96 | $ 0.94 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 2,016 | $ 2,708 | $ 2,963 | $ 1,781 | $ 3,068 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 12 | 21 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 18 | 22 | 28 | 10 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 10 | 19 |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HE Arrano | PT6A-67E | Makila 1A1 | Makila 2A1 | PW210S | CT7-8A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 3500 | 3000 | 3500 | 4000 | 4000 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | 1775 | 1820 | 2100 | 1077 | 2520 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 540 | 684 | 296 | 760 |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 39.4 | 59.2 | 61.4 | 63.4 | 52.5 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 13.1 | 17.5 | 16.2 | 16.3 | 14.5 | 17.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 45.2 | 48.5 | 51.2 | 53.2 | 44 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 423.8 | 473.9 | 547 | — | 775 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 81.9 | — | — | — | 140 |