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Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Airbus Helicopters H215 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw189

All five are medium-to-super-medium twins used for offshore transport, SAR, and utility work, but they span two size classes. The Airbus H175 and Leonardo AW189 sit in the super-medium category aimed at longer offshore missions; typical practical ranges are roughly in the 450–550 nm class depending on fit and reserves, with common passenger configurations around 16–19. The Bell 525 Relentless is also a super-medium offshore-focused design, broadly comparable on range (about 450–560 nm) and usually configured for roughly 16 passengers, emphasizing modern avionics and high cruise efficiency. The Leonardo AW139 and Airbus H215 are generally in the medium class. The AW139 is optimized for fast, flexible multi-mission work with practical ranges often around 400–550 nm and typical seating around 12–15. The H215 (the modern civil Super Puma) prioritizes payload and rugged utility/offshore capability; it often carries about 16–19 passengers, with ranges commonly around 300–450 nm depending on payload and tanking. Exact figures vary by interior, fuel, and mission reserves.

SpecAIRBUS H175AIRBUS H215Bell 525 RelentlessAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 13.53$ 19.07$ 11.69$ 15.57
Min Crew22221
Total Seats1821181721
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameH175H215525 RelentlessAW139AW189
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)573468580573651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.75$ 0.91$ 0.69$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats1822161519
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)6797890366754701
Standard Cabin Seats1619161519
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,016$ 2,708$ 1,929$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISGarmin G5000HEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)149142160165155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$17,900,000$27,500,000$15,000,000 $15,900,000 $2,413,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Min Crew22221
Total Seats1821181721
Max Cabin Seats1822161519
Standard Cabin Seats1619161519
Engine
FADECYesYesDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelPT6A-67EMakila 1A1CT7-2F1PT6C-67CCT7-2E1
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35003000400050004000
Horsepower17751820180016791983
No. of Engines22222
Fuel Capacity (gal)540641414
Dimensions
Length (ft)59.261.461.5854.757.8
Overall Height (ft)17.516.218.1816.416.6
Rotor Diameter (ft)48.551.254.554.748
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)423.8473.9282395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)81.912812085
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.58
Cabin Height (ft)4.5
Cabin Length (ft)15.5