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Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 76d

Airbus Helicopters’ H160 sits in the medium class, optimized for efficiency and lower noise, with a typical range around 450–480 nm and usually configured for about 10–12 passengers. The Airbus H175 is a heavier super‑medium, aimed at offshore and SAR, offering roughly 600+ nm range with auxiliary fuel and commonly carrying about 16–18 passengers in transport layouts. Bell’s 525 Relentless is also super‑medium, designed for long offshore sectors; range is typically in the 560–650 nm class depending on fuel fit, with passenger seating commonly around 16–18. Leonardo’s AW139 is a medium twin widely used for EMS, corporate and offshore; it generally offers about 550–650 nm range and typically seats around 12–15 passengers. The larger AW189 is super‑medium, prioritizing payload and offshore endurance, with roughly 500–650 nm range depending on tanks and usually about 16–19 passengers. Sikorsky’s S‑76D is a lighter medium twin focused on corporate/EMS speed and efficiency, generally around 400–450 nm range and typically configured for about 8–12 passengers. Actual figures vary with interiors, reserves, and optional tanks.

SpecAIRBUS H160AIRBUS H175Bell 525 RelentlessAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Sikorsky S-76D
Summary
Cockpit222222
Min Crew222212
Total Seats141818172112
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameH160H175525 RelentlessAW139AW189S-76D
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)460573580573651441
Max Cabin Seats121816151910
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)3992679766754701
Standard Cabin Seats121616151910
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISGarmin G5000HEFISEFISThales TopDeck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155149160165155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,000,000$17,900,000$15,000,000 $15,900,000 $2,413,000 $14,900,000
DOC / nm$ 13.53$ 11.69$ 15.57$ 11.49
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.75$ 0.69$ 0.74$ 0.96
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,016$ 1,929$ 2,413$ 1,781
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Min Crew222212
Total Seats141818172112
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats121816151910
Standard Cabin Seats121616151910
Engine
FADECYesYesDual-ChannelYesYesYes
ModelHE ArranoPT6A-67ECT7-2F1PT6C-67CCT7-2E1PW210S
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400035004000500040004000
No. of Engines222221
Horsepower17751800167919831077
Fuel Capacity (gal)641414296
Dimensions
Length (ft)39.459.261.5854.757.852.5
Overall Height (ft)13.117.518.1816.416.614.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)45.248.554.554.74844
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)423.8282395
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