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Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 76d

All six are modern twin‑engine civil helicopters, but they split into light‑intermediate and super‑medium roles. The Airbus H160 and Leonardo AW169 sit in the lighter/medium segment, typically carrying about 6–10 passengers in offshore or corporate layouts, with ranges commonly in the roughly 450–500+ nautical mile class depending on tanks and payload. The Sikorsky S‑76D is also in this general light‑intermediate bracket, usually configured around 6–8 passengers, with a broadly similar medium range profile. Stepping up, the Airbus H175 and Leonardo AW189 are super‑mediums aimed at offshore and SAR missions, commonly arranged for about 12–16 passengers and offering longer practical ranges, often around the 500–600+ nautical mile class with appropriate fuel options. The Bell 525 Relentless competes in the same super‑medium space, typically seating roughly 12–16 passengers and targeting comparable medium‑to‑long ranges, often cited around the 500+ nautical mile class. In short, H160/AW169/S‑76D emphasize smaller cabins and flexibility, while H175/AW189/525 emphasize higher passenger capacity and offshore‑style range.

SpecAIRBUS H160AIRBUS H175Bell 525 RelentlessAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Sikorsky S-76D
Summary
Cockpit222222
Min Crew222112
Total Seats141818122112
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameH160H175525 RelentlessAW169AW189S-76D
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)460573580440651441
Max Cabin Seats121816101910
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)399267976675
Standard Cabin Seats121616101910
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISGarmin G5000HEFISEFISThales TopDeck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155149160140155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,000,000$17,900,000$15,000,000 $9,450,000 $2,413,000 $14,900,000
DOC / nm$ 13.53$ 11.84$ 15.57$ 11.49
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.75$ 0.99$ 0.74$ 0.96
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,016$ 1,658$ 2,413$ 1,781
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Min Crew222112
Total Seats141818122112
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats121816101910
Standard Cabin Seats121616101910
Engine
FADECYesYesDual-ChannelYesYesYes
ModelHE ArranoPT6A-67ECT7-2F1PW210ACT7-2E1PW210S
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400035004000400040004000
No. of Engines222221
Horsepower17751800100019831077
Fuel Capacity (gal)641296
Dimensions
Length (ft)39.459.261.5848.157.852.5
Overall Height (ft)13.117.518.1814.816.614.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)45.248.554.54844
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)423.8222.5395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)81.912849.585
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.58
Cabin Height (ft)4.5
Cabin Length (ft)15.5