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Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 76d

The Airbus Helicopters H160 is a modern medium twin aimed at corporate and offshore missions; it typically carries about 12 passengers in a high-density layout (often fewer in VIP) and offers roughly mid-range legs around 450–500 nm depending on configuration. Bell’s 525 Relentless sits higher in the super‑medium class, generally accommodating about 16 passengers and targeting longer sectors, commonly around 550–600 nm. Leonardo’s AW169 is a lighter intermediate twin; it is usually configured for about 8–10 passengers and has a shorter practical range, often around 400–450 nm. The Leonardo AW189 is a larger medium twin focused on offshore transport; it commonly seats 16–18 passengers and delivers ranges broadly comparable to other offshore mediums, typically around 450–500+ nm depending on tanks and payload. The Sikorsky S‑76D is a classic medium twin used heavily for offshore and executive work; it typically carries about 12 passengers and provides mid-range capability, roughly in the 400–450 nm class. Figures vary with interiors, reserves, and auxiliary fuel.

SpecAIRBUS H160Bell 525 RelentlessAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Sikorsky S-76D
Summary
Cockpit22222
Min Crew22112
Total Seats1418122112
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameH160525 RelentlessAW169AW189S-76D
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)460580440651441
Max Cabin Seats1216101910
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)39926675
Standard Cabin Seats1216101910
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000HEFISEFISThales TopDeck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155160140155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,000,000$15,000,000 $9,450,000 $2,413,000 $14,900,000
DOC / nm$ 11.84$ 15.57$ 11.49
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.74$ 0.96
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,658$ 2,413$ 1,781
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Min Crew22112
Total Seats1418122112
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats1216101910
Standard Cabin Seats1216101910
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYesYesYes
ModelHE ArranoCT7-2F1PW210ACT7-2E1PW210S
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40004000400040004000
No. of Engines22221
Horsepower1800100019831077
Fuel Capacity (gal)641296
Dimensions
Length (ft)39.461.5848.157.852.5
Overall Height (ft)13.118.1814.816.614.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)45.254.54844
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.58
Cabin Height (ft)4.5
Cabin Length (ft)15.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12849.585
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)222.5395