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Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Airbus Helicopters H215 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw189

The Airbus H160 is a modern, medium twin aimed at efficient offshore and corporate missions; it typically carries about 12 passengers and offers medium-range legs roughly in the 450–550 nm class depending on fit. The Leonardo AW139 sits in a similar medium-twin category, usually configured for 12–15 passengers with broadly comparable medium range, often around 500 nm. The Bell 525 Relentless is a “super-medium” twin designed to bridge medium and heavy roles; it commonly targets 16 passengers with range generally in the upper-medium bracket (often cited around 500–600 nm). Moving up, the Airbus H175 is also a super-medium twin, frequently set up for about 16 passengers with medium-to-long range capability (around the 500–650 nm neighborhood by configuration). The Leonardo AW189 is a larger super-medium/heavy-leaning twin optimized for offshore transport; typical seating is about 16–19 passengers with similar or slightly stronger long-leg potential (often roughly 550–700 nm depending on tanks and payload). The Airbus H215 is a heavy twin derived from the Super Puma family, carrying roughly 19 passengers and emphasizing lift over longer sectors; range varies widely but commonly sits in a comparable medium-to-long band when equipped for offshore work.

SpecAIRBUS H160AIRBUS H175AIRBUS H215Bell 525 RelentlessAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit222222
Min Crew222221
Total Seats141821181721
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameH160H175H215525 RelentlessAW139AW189
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)460573468580573651
Max Cabin Seats121822161519
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)39926797890366754701
Standard Cabin Seats121619161519
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISEFISGarmin G5000HEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155149142160165155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,000,000$17,900,000$27,500,000$15,000,000 $15,900,000 $2,413,000
DOC / nm$ 13.53$ 19.07$ 11.69$ 15.57
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.75$ 0.91$ 0.69$ 0.74
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,016$ 2,708$ 1,929$ 2,413
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Min Crew222221
Total Seats141821181721
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats121822161519
Standard Cabin Seats121619161519
Engine
FADECYesYesYesDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelHE ArranoPT6A-67EMakila 1A1CT7-2F1PT6C-67CCT7-2E1
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400035003000400050004000
No. of Engines222222
Horsepower17751820180016791983
Fuel Capacity (gal)540641414
Dimensions
Length (ft)39.459.261.461.5854.757.8
Overall Height (ft)13.117.516.218.1816.416.6
Rotor Diameter (ft)45.248.551.254.554.748
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)423.8473.9282395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)81.912812085
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.58
Cabin Height (ft)4.5
Cabin Length (ft)15.5