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Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Bell 412epi vs Sikorsky S 76d

The Airbus Helicopters H160 is a modern medium twin designed for corporate transport, offshore support, and public services, typically offering one of the longest ranges in this group and a flexible cabin that commonly seats around 8 to 12 passengers depending on layout. The Bell 412EPi is a medium twin utility helicopter oriented toward rugged multi-mission work such as SAR, firefighting, law enforcement, and lift operations; it generally trades outright speed and cabin refinement for versatility, and its practical range is usually shorter than the H160 and S-76D, with passenger seating often around 10 to 13 in a high-density configuration. The Sikorsky S-76D is a medium twin strongly associated with executive transport and offshore crew changes; it is typically fast and efficient with range that is competitive with, and often comparable to, the H160 depending on configuration, and it commonly seats about 8 to 12 passengers. Overall, all three sit in the medium twin category, but the H160 and S-76D tend to emphasize passenger transport efficiency, while the 412EPi emphasizes utility and mission flexibility.

SpecAIRBUS H160Bell 412EPiSikorsky S-76D
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew212
Total Seats141412
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellSikorsky
Aircraft NameH160412EPiS-76D
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)460361441
Max Cabin Seats121310
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)39924829
Standard Cabin Seats121310
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBell BasiX-ProThales TopDeck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155123155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,000,000$ 12,500,000 $14,900,000
DOC / nm$ 12.09$ 11.49
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.86$ 0.96
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,487$ 1,781
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew212
Total Seats141412
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats121310
Standard Cabin Seats121310
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelHE ArranoPT6T-9PW210S
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400040004000
No. of Engines221
Horsepower13701077
Fuel Burn (gph)113
Fuel Capacity (gal)330.5296
Dimensions
Length (ft)39.452.152.5
Overall Height (ft)13.111.514.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)45.24644
Width (ft)33
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)220
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)28