AIR.ONE

Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Sikorsky S 76d

The Airbus Helicopters H160 and Sikorsky S-76D sit in the intermediate/twin-engine class, typically used for executive transport, EMS, and offshore shuttle. The H160 generally offers a modern mid-size cabin and competitive reach, while the S-76D is often configured for corporate or offshore missions with a slightly smaller cabin and shorter typical range depending on fit-out and reserves. The Airbus H175 moves up into the super-medium category, aimed strongly at offshore and regional transport, with notably greater range and a higher practical passenger load than the H160 or S-76D. At the top end, the Airbus H225 is a heavy-class twin, designed for long-range offshore, SAR, and utility roles, and it usually carries the most passengers with the longest reach among these four. In broad terms, passenger capacity scales from the S-76D and H160 at the lower end, to the H175 in the middle, and the H225 highest; range follows a similar progression, with the H225 and H175 generally optimized for longer offshore sectors than the H160 and S-76D.

SpecAIRBUS H160AIRBUS H175AIRBUS H225Sikorsky S-76D
Summary
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2222
Total Seats14182112
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersSikorsky
Aircraft NameH160H175H225S-76D
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)460573454441
Max Cabin Seats12182810
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)3992679711929
Standard Cabin Seats12161910
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISEFISThales TopDeck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155149142155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,000,000$17,900,000$ 29,500,000 $14,900,000
DOC / nm$ 13.53$ 20.87$ 11.49
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.75$ 0.99$ 0.96
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,016$ 2,963$ 1,781
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2222
Total Seats14182112
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats12182810
Standard Cabin Seats12161910
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelHE ArranoPT6A-67EMakila 2A1PW210S
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000350035004000
No. of Engines2221
Horsepower177521001077
Fuel Capacity (gal)684296
Dimensions
Length (ft)39.459.263.452.5
Overall Height (ft)13.117.516.314.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)45.248.553.244
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)423.8547
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)81.9