Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Bell 412epx vs Leonardo Aw139

Airbus Helicopters’ H160 and Leonardo’s AW139 sit in the medium twin-engine category, but they target slightly different parts of that market. The H160 is a newer-generation medium twin designed with a strong emphasis on efficiency, reduced noise, and a modern cabin for corporate/VIP, EMS, and offshore missions. The AW139 is a widely proven medium twin that has become a global workhorse across offshore transport, EMS, search and rescue, and utility roles, valued for its robust performance and broad operator base. On range, both are broadly comparable in typical passenger-transport configurations, generally landing in the roughly 500–700 nautical mile class depending on fuel, payload, reserves, and mission equipment; in many real-world missions, the practical difference comes more from payload and reserves choices than headline numbers. For passenger capacity, both can be configured for about 12–15 passengers in high-density layouts, while common offshore or corporate layouts often seat fewer to prioritize comfort, baggage, or mission equipment.