Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Airbus Helicopters H215 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 76d
Airbus Helicopters’ H175 and Leonardo’s AW189 sit in the super‑medium class, offering the longest reach and highest payload among this group. Typical configurations carry around 16–19 passengers, with ranges commonly in the 500–700 nm bracket depending on fuel and mission fit; they are frequent choices for offshore transport where endurance and cabin volume matter. The Airbus H215 is a heavy, twin‑engine helicopter with the largest cabin and lift capability here, commonly seating roughly 19–24 passengers, but its practical range is often comparable to or slightly below the super‑mediums when configured for high loads. Bell’s 525 Relentless is a modern super‑medium aimed at similar missions, generally around 16–19 passengers with range in the same broad 500–700 nm neighborhood. Leonardo’s AW169 is a lighter intermediate helicopter, typically 8–10 passengers and shorter legs (often ~400–450 nm), suited to EMS, corporate, and utility roles. Sikorsky’s S‑76D is a light/intermediate twin, usually 8–12 passengers with moderate range (~400–450 nm), optimized for efficiency and executive/offshore shuttle work.
| Spec | AIRBUS H175 | AIRBUS H215 | Bell 525 Relentless | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Sikorsky S-76D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 13.53 | $ 19.07 | — | $ 11.84 | $ 15.57 | $ 11.49 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 21 | 18 | 12 | 21 | 12 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Leonardo | Leonardo | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | H175 | H215 | 525 Relentless | AW169 | AW189 | S-76D |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 573 | 468 | 580 | 440 | 651 | 441 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.75 | $ 0.91 | — | $ 0.99 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.96 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 18 | 22 | 16 | 10 | 19 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6797 | 8903 | 6675 | — | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 16 | 10 | 19 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,016 | $ 2,708 | — | $ 1,658 | $ 2,413 | $ 1,781 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | EFIS | Garmin G5000H | EFIS | EFIS | Thales TopDeck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 149 | 142 | 160 | 140 | 155 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $17,900,000 | $27,500,000 | $15,000,000 | $9,450,000 | $2,413,000 | $14,900,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 21 | 18 | 12 | 21 | 12 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 18 | 22 | 16 | 10 | 19 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 16 | 10 | 19 | 10 |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-67E | Makila 1A1 | CT7-2F1 | PW210A | CT7-2E1 | PW210S |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | 3000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 1775 | 1820 | 1800 | 1000 | 1983 | 1077 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 540 | 641 | — | — | 296 |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 59.2 | 61.4 | 61.58 | 48.1 | 57.8 | 52.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 17.5 | 16.2 | 18.18 | 14.8 | 16.6 | 14.5 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 48.5 | 51.2 | 54.5 | — | 48 | 44 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 423.8 | 473.9 | — | 222.5 | 395 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 81.9 | — | 128 | 49.5 | 85 | — |
| Width (ft) | — | — | 25.77 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | — | 7.58 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | — | 4.5 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | — | 15.5 | — | — | — |