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Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Sikorsky S 76d

The Airbus Helicopters H160 is best viewed as a modern medium twin aimed at efficient corporate, offshore, and public-service missions. It typically seats about 12 passengers in a high-density layout (often fewer in VIP), and offers a mid-to-long mission radius with a range roughly in the 450–550 nm class depending on fit and reserves. The Airbus Helicopters H175 steps up into the super-medium category, optimized for offshore lift and higher payload; passenger capacity is commonly around 16–18, and range is broadly similar or slightly better than the H160 in many offshore configurations, often around the 500–600 nm class. The Leonardo AW139 is a widely used medium twin with flexible roles and strong dispatch reliability; it typically carries about 12–15 passengers and delivers a comparable mid-to-long range, frequently around 500–600 nm depending on configuration. The Sikorsky S-76D is a lighter, more traditional medium twin often favored for corporate and EMS; it generally carries about 8–12 passengers and has a somewhat shorter typical range, often around 400–500 nm, again dependent on cabin and fuel options.

SpecAIRBUS H160AIRBUS H175AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139Sikorsky S-76D
Summary
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2222
Total Seats14181712
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameH160H175AW139S-76D
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)460573573441
Max Cabin Seats12181510
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)399267974701
Standard Cabin Seats12161510
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISEFISThales TopDeck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155149165155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,000,000$17,900,000 $15,900,000 $14,900,000
DOC / nm$ 13.53$ 11.69$ 11.49
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.75$ 0.69$ 0.96
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,016$ 1,929$ 1,781
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2222
Total Seats14181712
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats12181510
Standard Cabin Seats12161510
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelHE ArranoPT6A-67EPT6C-67CPW210S
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000350050004000
No. of Engines2221
Horsepower177516791077
Fuel Capacity (gal)414296
Dimensions
Length (ft)39.459.254.752.5
Overall Height (ft)13.117.516.414.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)45.248.554.744
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)423.8282
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)81.9120