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.
| Spec | AIRBUS H160 | Bell 525 Relentless | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169 | Sikorsky S-76D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 12 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Leonardo | Leonardo | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | H160 | 525 Relentless | AW139 | AW169 | S-76D |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 460 | 580 | 573 | 440 | 441 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3992 | 6675 | 4701 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 10 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Garmin G5000H | EFIS | EFIS | Thales TopDeck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 155 | 160 | 165 | 140 | 155 |
| 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 | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 12 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 10 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HE Arrano | CT7-2F1 | PT6C-67C | PW210A | PW210S |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 5000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | 1800 | 1679 | 1000 | 1077 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 641 | 414 | — | 296 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 39.4 | 61.58 | 54.7 | 48.1 | 52.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 13.1 | 18.18 | 16.4 | 14.8 | 14.5 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 45.2 | 54.5 | 54.7 | — | 44 |
| Width (ft) | — | 25.77 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 7.58 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 4.5 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 15.5 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 128 | 120 | 49.5 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 282 | 222.5 | — |