Compare Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Bell 412EPi vs Leonardo AW139
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| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Type | H160 | 412EPi | AW139 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $14,000,000 | $ 12,500,000 | $15,900,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | - | $ 1,487 | $ 1,929 |
| DOC / nm | - | $ 12.09 | $ 11.69 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | - | $ 0.86 | $ 0.69 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 155 | 123 | 165 |
| Max Range (nm) | 460 | 363 | 573 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3992 | 4829 | 4701 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 17 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 13 | 15 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 13 | 15 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Bell BasiX-Pro | EFIS |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Weights | |||
| MTOW (lbs) | 12500 | 11900 | 15430 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 12500 | 11900 | - |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 3527 | 4500 | - |
| BOW (lbs) | - | - | 9409 |
| BEW (lbs) | 9348 | 7071 | 7985 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3992 | 4829 | 4701 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | - | 2214 | 3276 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | - | 2615 | 1937 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 45.2 | 46 | 54.7 |
| Width (ft) | - | 33 | - |
| Overall Height (ft) | 13.1 | 11.5 | 16.4 |
| Length (ft) | 39.4 | 52.1 | 54.7 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | - | 220 | 282 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | - | 28 | 120 |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Leonardo |
| Model | HE Arrano | PT6T-9 | PT6C-67C |
| Horsepower | - | 1370 | 1679 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 5000 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | - | 330.5 | 414 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | - | 113 | - |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | EFIS | Bell BasiX-Pro | EFIS |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | Digital | Gyro | - |
| FMS | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Autopilot | 4-Axis | 1 x 3-Axis | 2 |
| PFD | 2 | 2 | - |
| MFD | - | 2 | - |
| GPS | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| AHRS | 2 | - | - |
| Flight Director | - | 2 | - |
| ADC | 1 | 2 | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 17 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 13 | 15 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 13 | 15 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | - | - |
| Other | |||
| Gear Type | Retractable Wheels | Low Skids | Retractable Wheels |
| Rotorhead | 5-Blade Articulated | 4-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated |
| Tail Rotor | Enclosed Fenestron | 2-Blade | 4-Blade |
| Warranty | |||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | 2 | - |
| MTX Training Credits | - | 1 | - |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | 3 | - |
| Airframe (Hrs) | - | 1000 | - |
| Engine (Hrs) | - | 1000 | - |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 155 | 123 | 165 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 155 | 123 | 140 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 175 | 140 | 167 |
| Max Range (nm) | 460 | 363 | 573 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 460 | 363 | 302 |
| Endurance (hrs) | - | 3.8 | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1750 | 1600 | 2140 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 19357 | 15720 | 20000 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 9200 | 11400 | 15360 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 6500 | 6700 | 8130 |