Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Bell 412epi

Airbus Helicopters’ H160 is a modern, medium-class twin designed for efficient offshore transport and corporate/VIP missions. It typically seats about 12 passengers in a high-density layout (often fewer in VIP configurations) and offers a practical mission radius in the medium range; depending on fit and reserves, operators commonly plan on the order of roughly 450–500 nautical miles. The Airbus H175 steps up into the super-medium class, optimized for offshore lift and higher payload. It generally carries more people than the H160, commonly around 16 passengers in offshore seating, and it is usually planned for longer legs, often around roughly 500–650 nautical miles depending on configuration, conditions, and fuel policy. The Bell 412EPi is a proven medium twin in the utility/transport category, widely used for EMS, SAR, and general utility as well as passenger transport. Typical seating is around 10–13 passengers depending on interior, and its practical range is generally shorter than the H175 and often comparable to or somewhat below the H160, commonly in the ballpark of roughly 350–450 nautical miles, configuration dependent.