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Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Sikorsky S 76d

By category, the Airbus Helicopters H160 and Leonardo AW169 sit in the modern intermediate/light‑intermediate twin segment, optimized for efficient corporate, EMS, and offshore support. The Sikorsky S‑76D is also a twin‑engine medium/intermediate helicopter, long established in corporate and offshore roles, while the Leonardo AW139 is a larger “super‑medium” twin widely used for offshore transport and public service missions. The Bell 525 Relentless is a heavier, long‑range “super‑medium” class aircraft aimed at high‑speed, high‑payload offshore and executive missions. On range, the Bell 525 is generally the longest‑legged of this group, with the AW139 and H160 typically next depending on fuel and mission fit. The S‑76D and AW169 usually offer somewhat shorter but still solid ranges for regional offshore, EMS, and corporate profiles. On passenger capacity, the Bell 525 and AW139 typically carry the most (often around the mid‑teens in high‑density layouts), the H160 and S‑76D commonly sit in the 10–12 passenger range in typical cabin configurations, and the AW169 generally accommodates fewer, often around 8–10 depending on interior and mission equipment.

SpecAIRBUS H160Bell 525 RelentlessAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169Sikorsky S-76D
Summary
Cockpit22222
Min Crew22212
Total Seats1418171212
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameH160525 RelentlessAW139AW169S-76D
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)460580573440441
Max Cabin Seats1216151010
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)399266754701
Standard Cabin Seats1216151010
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000HEFISEFISThales TopDeck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155160165140155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,000,000$15,000,000 $15,900,000 $9,450,000 $14,900,000
DOC / nm$ 11.69$ 11.84$ 11.49
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.69$ 0.99$ 0.96
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,929$ 1,658$ 1,781
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Min Crew22212
Total Seats1418171212
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats1216151010
Standard Cabin Seats1216151010
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYesYesYes
ModelHE ArranoCT7-2F1PT6C-67CPW210APW210S
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40004000500040004000
No. of Engines22221
Horsepower1800167910001077
Fuel Capacity (gal)641414296
Dimensions
Length (ft)39.461.5854.748.152.5
Overall Height (ft)13.118.1816.414.814.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)45.254.554.744
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.58
Cabin Height (ft)4.5
Cabin Length (ft)15.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12812049.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)282222.5