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Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Sikorsky S 76d

Across category, the Airbus Helicopters H160 is a newer-generation medium twin designed for higher-capability missions and a roomier, more flexible cabin, while the Sikorsky S‑76D sits in the established medium twin class optimized for corporate, offshore, and utility roles. The Leonardo AW109 Grand New is best viewed as a light twin, typically favored for fast point-to-point VIP transport and shorter-range missions with a smaller cabin footprint. On range, the H160 generally offers the longest legs in typical configurations (often around the 450–560 nm class depending on fit and reserves), the S‑76D is usually close behind (commonly roughly 400–440 nm), and the AW109 Grand New tends to be shorter (often about 300–500 nm depending on tanks and reserves), though exact figures vary by options and regulatory fuel planning. For passenger capacity, the H160 usually carries the most in a practical cabin layout (often 8–12 passengers), the S‑76D typically seats around 6–12 depending on interior and mission, and the AW109 Grand New generally accommodates fewer (commonly 6–8), reflecting its lighter category.

SpecAIRBUS H160AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand NewSikorsky S-76D
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew212
Total Seats14812
Flight RulesIFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameH160AW109 Grand NewS-76D
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)460464441
Max Cabin Seats12610
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)3992
Standard Cabin Seats12610
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISThales TopDeck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155156155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,000,000$ 7,800,000 $14,900,000
DOC / nm$ 7.31$ 11.49
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.91$ 0.96
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,140$ 1,781
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew212
Total Seats14812
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats12610
Standard Cabin Seats12610
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelHE ArranoPW207CPW210S
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400040004000
No. of Engines221
Horsepower7351077
Fuel Capacity (gal)152296
Dimensions
Length (ft)39.442.552.5
Overall Height (ft)13.111.514.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)45.235.544