Compare Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Leonardo AW169
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| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Type | H160 | AW169 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $14,000,000 | $9,450,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | - | $ 1,658 |
| DOC / nm | - | $ 11.84 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | - | $ 0.99 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 155 | 140 |
| Max Range (nm) | 460 | 440 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3992 | - |
| Total Seats | 14 | 12 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 10 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 10 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | EFIS |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | ||
| MTOW (lbs) | 12500 | 10141 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 12500 | - |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 3527 | - |
| BEW (lbs) | 9348 | - |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3992 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 45.2 | - |
| Overall Height (ft) | 13.1 | 14.8 |
| Length (ft) | 39.4 | 48.1 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | - | 222.5 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | - | 49.5 |
| Engine | ||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Leonardo |
| Model | HE Arrano | PW210A |
| Horsepower | - | 1000 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Avionics | ||
| Flight Deck | EFIS | EFIS |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | Digital | - |
| FMS | 1 | 2 |
| Autopilot | 4-Axis | 2 |
| PFD | 2 | - |
| GPS | 1 | 1 |
| AHRS | 2 | - |
| ADC | 1 | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 |
| Cabin | ||
| Total Seats | 14 | 12 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 10 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 10 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | - |
| Other | ||
| Gear Type | Retractable Wheels | Retractable Wheels |
| Rotorhead | 5-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated |
| Tail Rotor | Enclosed Fenestron | 3-Blade |
| Performance | ||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 155 | 140 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 155 | 140 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 175 | 165 |
| Max Range (nm) | 460 | 440 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 460 | 440 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1750 | - |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 19357 | - |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 9200 | 14500 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 6500 | 11000 |