Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Sikorsky S 76d

The Airbus Helicopters H160 is a newer-generation medium twin that typically sits in the “super-midsize” class, emphasizing low noise, modern avionics, and efficient operations. In typical passenger-transport configurations it generally carries around 10–12 passengers, and its range is commonly in the roughly 450–550 nautical mile band depending on fit, reserves, and mission profile. The Leonardo AW169 is a lighter intermediate twin (often described as “light-intermediate”), aimed at flexible missions from EMS to corporate shuttle. It usually seats about 8–10 passengers in executive or transport layouts, and its practical range is commonly around 400–450 nautical miles, again varying with tanks, payload, and reserves. The Sikorsky S-76D is a well-established medium twin widely used for offshore and executive missions. It typically carries about 8–12 passengers depending on interior, and its range is often around 400–500 nautical miles, with mission equipment and fuel options influencing the exact figure.