Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Airbus Helicopters H215 vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw169

Airbus Helicopters’ H175 and Leonardo’s AW139 sit in the medium, twin‑engine offshore/utility class, typically offering roughly 16–18 passenger seats in high‑density layouts (often fewer in VIP or SAR fit). In range terms they are broadly comparable, with typical operational ranges in the several‑hundred‑nautical‑mile bracket and the ability to be configured with auxiliary tanks for longer legs; the AW139 is widely used for both offshore and EMS with solid cruise efficiency, while the H175 is optimized for offshore missions with strong payload‑range capability. The Airbus H215 (Super Puma family) is a heavier, “super‑medium” twin that generally carries more people than the others—often around 19 passengers in standard transport configurations and higher in high‑density seating—at the cost of greater operating weight and footprint. It is commonly selected when payload and cabin volume matter most and range remains in a similar medium‑lift, several‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class depending on configuration. The Leonardo AW169 is a lighter intermediate twin, typically seating about 8–10 passengers, suited to EMS, corporate, and light utility roles, with shorter overall range than the larger medium types but strong economics and flexibility.