Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus Helicopters H160 is a medium twin positioned for efficient offshore, EMS, and corporate missions. It offers the shortest range and the smallest typical passenger load in this group, generally seating around 12 passengers, making it best suited to medium-distance sectors with a focus on comfort and operating economics. The Leonardo AW139 is also a medium twin and broadly comparable in role, with similar typical passenger capacity (about 12–15) and a moderate range, often viewed as a versatile “workhorse” for offshore and public-service operations. The Leonardo AW189 steps up into the super-medium class, carrying more passengers (commonly around 16–19) and typically offering longer range than H160/AW139, aimed squarely at offshore transport. The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin, optimized for demanding offshore and SAR, with higher passenger capacity (often about 19) and long range. The Sikorsky S-92 is likewise a heavy twin offshore/SAR benchmark, generally similar in capacity (around 19) and long-range capability; in practice, H225 and S-92 tend to lead this set for payload and deep-water offshore missions, while H160 and AW139 emphasize medium lift and flexibility.