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Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Sikorsky S 92

By category, the Airbus H160, Leonardo AW169, and AW139 sit in the intermediate twin-engine class, aimed at corporate, EMS, offshore support, and utility missions with lower operating weight than the heavy segment. The Airbus H175, Bell 525 Relentless, and Sikorsky S‑92 are larger, long-range twins typically positioned for offshore transport and higher-capacity missions, with the S‑92 generally regarded as the most “heavy” and widely proven in that role. On range, the H160, AW169, and AW139 are broadly comparable as medium-range aircraft, suitable for regional point-to-point missions and shorter offshore sectors. The H175 and Bell 525 typically offer longer legs and more fuel/payload flexibility for offshore distances, while the S‑92 is also long-range oriented, often selected where endurance, reserves, and heavy-mission capability are priorities. On passenger capacity, the AW169 and H160 are commonly configured around 8–12 passengers depending on layout, the AW139 often around 10–15, and the H175 and Bell 525 typically in the mid-to-high teens. The S‑92 is generally the highest-capacity option in this group, frequently configured around 16–19 passengers.

SpecAIRBUS H160AIRBUS H175Bell 525 RelentlessAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222222
Min Crew222212
Total Seats141818171221
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameH160H175525 RelentlessAW139AW169S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)460573580573440439
Max Cabin Seats121816151019
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)39926797667547017417
Standard Cabin Seats121616151019
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISGarmin G5000HEFISEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155149160165140155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,000,000$17,900,000$15,000,000 $15,900,000 $9,450,000 $30,650,000
DOC / nm$ 13.53$ 11.69$ 11.84$ 19.79
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.75$ 0.69$ 0.99$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,016$ 1,929$ 1,658$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Min Crew222212
Total Seats141818171221
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats121816151019
Standard Cabin Seats121616151019
Engine
FADECYesYesDual-ChannelYesYesYes
ModelHE ArranoPT6A-67ECT7-2F1PT6C-67CPW210ACT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400035004000500040004000
No. of Engines222221
Horsepower17751800167910002520
Fuel Capacity (gal)641414760
Dimensions
Length (ft)39.459.261.5854.748.1
Overall Height (ft)13.117.518.1816.414.817.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)45.248.554.554.7
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)423.8282222.5775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)81.912812049.5140
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.58
Cabin Height (ft)4.5
Cabin Length (ft)15.5