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.
| Spec | AIRBUS H160 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand New | Sikorsky S-76D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 8 | 12 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Leonardo | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | H160 | AW109 Grand New | S-76D |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 460 | 464 | 441 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3992 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 | 10 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | EFIS | Thales TopDeck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 155 | 156 | 155 |
| 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 | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 8 | 12 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 | 10 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HE Arrano | PW207C | PW210S |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | 735 | 1077 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 152 | 296 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 39.4 | 42.5 | 52.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 13.1 | 11.5 | 14.5 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 45.2 | 35.5 | 44 |