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Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H160 is a modern intermediate twin in the 5–6 tonne class, typically configured for about 8–12 passengers depending on mission fit, with a practical range around the 450–550 nm class. The Leonardo AW169 is also an intermediate twin, generally carrying about 8–10 passengers with a broadly similar mid-range reach (roughly 400–500 nm), often optimized for EMS, corporate, and light offshore roles. Stepping up, the Airbus H175 and Leonardo AW189 are super-medium helicopters aimed squarely at offshore transport. Both commonly seat around 16–19 passengers in offshore layouts and deliver longer legs than the intermediate class, often in the ~500–650 nm bracket depending on tanks, payload, and reserves. The Sikorsky S-92 is a heavier offshore/utility twin (heavy class), typically arranged for about 19 passengers and known for strong payload capability and robust offshore performance, with range generally comparable to the super-mediums (often ~500–650 nm) but with greater weight and capacity margin.

SpecAIRBUS H160AIRBUS H175AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22222
Min Crew22112
Total Seats1418122121
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameH160H175AW169AW189S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)460573440651439
Max Cabin Seats1218101919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)399267977417
Standard Cabin Seats1216101919
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISEFISEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155149140155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,000,000$17,900,000 $9,450,000 $2,413,000 $30,650,000
DOC / nm$ 13.53$ 11.84$ 15.57$ 19.79
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.75$ 0.99$ 0.74$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,016$ 1,658$ 2,413$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Min Crew22112
Total Seats1418122121
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats1218101919
Standard Cabin Seats1216101919
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHE ArranoPT6A-67EPW210ACT7-2E1CT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40003500400040004000
No. of Engines22221
Horsepower1775100019832520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)39.459.248.157.8
Overall Height (ft)13.117.514.816.617.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)45.248.548
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)423.8222.5395775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)81.949.585140