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Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus Helicopters H160 is generally positioned as a modern medium twin for corporate transport, EMS, and light offshore missions. It typically offers the shortest range of the three and the smallest passenger capacity, commonly configured for roughly 8 to 12 passengers depending on interior and mission equipment. The Airbus Helicopters H175 sits a class above the H160 as a super-medium helicopter aimed strongly at offshore oil and gas, search and rescue, and utility roles. It typically provides longer range than the H160 and a larger cabin, with common passenger layouts around 16 to 18 seats in offshore-style configurations. The Sikorsky S-92 is in the heavy category and is widely used for long-range offshore transport, SAR, and government/VIP missions. In general comparisons, it offers the greatest passenger capacity and among the longest ranges in typical offshore configurations, often seating around 19 passengers (and more in high-density arrangements), with strong payload and endurance for demanding overwater operations.

SpecAIRBUS H160AIRBUS H175Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew222
Total Seats141821
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersSikorsky
Aircraft NameH160H175S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)460573439
Max Cabin Seats121819
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)399267977417
Standard Cabin Seats121619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155149155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,000,000$17,900,000 $30,650,000
DOC / nm$ 13.53$ 19.79
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.75$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,016$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew222
Total Seats141821
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats121819
Standard Cabin Seats121619
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelHE ArranoPT6A-67ECT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400035004000
No. of Engines221
Horsepower17752520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)39.459.2
Overall Height (ft)13.117.517.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)45.248.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)423.8775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)81.9140