Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Leonardo Sh09 vs Sikorsky S 92

By category, the Airbus H160 and Leonardo AW139 sit in the “intermediate” twin class aimed at mixed offshore, EMS and corporate work, while the Airbus H175, Bell 525 Relentless and Leonardo AW189 are “super-medium” twins optimized for higher offshore payloads and cabin volume. The Sikorsky S-92 is a “heavy” twin, typically chosen for demanding offshore and SAR missions. The Leonardo SH09 (often associated with the single‑engine AW09 program) fits the “light” category for utility and passenger shuttle roles. On range, the intermediate H160 and AW139 generally offer mid-range capability, commonly on the order of roughly 450–650 km depending on fit and reserves. Super-medium types (H175, AW189, Bell 525) typically stretch further, often around roughly 650–900+ km, again configuration dependent. The heavy S‑92 is also long-legged, commonly in a similar or slightly higher bracket than super-medium helicopters with appropriate tanks. On passenger capacity, light SH09 is typically around 6–8. Intermediate H160 and AW139 commonly seat about 12–15. Super-medium H175, AW189 and Bell 525 are typically around 16–19. The S‑92 usually carries about 19 (and can be configured higher for certain layouts).