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Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Leonardo Aw169

All three are modern twin‑engine civil helicopters, but they sit in slightly different weight and mission brackets. The Airbus Helicopters H160 is typically positioned as an efficient medium twin for offshore, EMS, and corporate transport, with a practical range commonly quoted around 450–500 nautical miles depending on configuration, and a cabin that usually accommodates about 10–12 passengers in transport layouts. The Leonardo AW169 is a lighter “light‑intermediate” twin aimed at EMS, law enforcement, and shuttle work; it generally offers shorter range than the H160 and 525 (often roughly 400–450 nautical miles), and passenger capacity commonly around 8–10 in high‑density seating, or fewer with specialized interiors. The Bell 525 Relentless is the largest of the three and targets the “super‑medium” segment, particularly offshore and executive missions; it is generally cited with the longest range of this group (often around 500+ nautical miles) and the highest passenger capacity, commonly about 16–20 depending on seating and mission equipment. Figures vary with tanks, payload, and interior choices.

SpecAIRBUS H160Bell 525 RelentlessAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats141812
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardo
Aircraft NameH160525 RelentlessAW169
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)460580440
Max Cabin Seats121610
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)39926675
Standard Cabin Seats121610
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000HEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155160140
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,000,000$15,000,000 $9,450,000
DOC / nm$ 11.84
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,658
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats141812
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats121610
Standard Cabin Seats121610
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYes
ModelHE ArranoCT7-2F1PW210A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400040004000
No. of Engines222
Horsepower18001000
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Dimensions
Length (ft)39.461.5848.1
Overall Height (ft)13.118.1814.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)45.254.5
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.58
Cabin Height (ft)4.5
Cabin Length (ft)15.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12849.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)222.5