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Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Md Helicopters Md 530f vs Sikorsky S 76d vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H160 and Sikorsky S-76D sit in the medium twin category, typically optimized for corporate, EMS, and offshore support. Both usually offer mid-range endurance; the H160 is commonly positioned with a slightly longer usable range than many S-76D missions, while passenger capacity is broadly similar, generally around a dozen or fewer depending on interior and mission equipment. The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S-92 are heavy twin helicopters aimed at high-demand offshore transport and SAR; they generally carry more passengers than the H160/S-76D class and are designed for longer offshore legs with higher payload, with typical seating often in the high teens and sometimes more in high-density layouts. The MD Helicopters MD 530F is a light single, best suited to utility, training, patrol, and light lift; it carries far fewer passengers (typically a small crew plus a few passengers) and has a notably shorter range than the twin-engine offshore-capable types. Overall, MD 530F is smallest/shortest-range, H160 and S-76D are mid-class and versatile, and H225 and S-92 are largest with the highest passenger capacity and offshore-oriented range.

SpecAIRBUS H160AIRBUS H225MD Helicopters MD 530FSikorsky S-76DSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22222
Min Crew22122
Total Seats142141221
Flight RulesIFRIFRVFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersMD HelicotpersSikorskySikorsky
Aircraft NameH160H225MD 530FS-76DS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)460454216441439
Max Cabin Seats122831019
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)39921192915097417
Standard Cabin Seats121921019
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISGarmin G500HThales TopDeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155142134155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,000,000$ 29,500,000$ 3,400,000 $14,900,000 $30,650,000
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 3.59$ 11.49$ 19.79
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.90$ 0.96$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 480$ 1,781$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Min Crew22122
Total Seats142141221
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats122831019
Standard Cabin Seats121921019
Engine
FADECYesYesNoYesYes
ModelHE ArranoMakila 2A1250-C30PW210SCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40003500200040004000
No. of Engines22111
Horsepower210065010772520
Fuel Capacity (gal)68464296760
Fuel Burn (gph)35
Dimensions
Length (ft)39.463.432.252.5
Overall Height (ft)13.116.38.714.517.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)45.253.227.544
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140