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Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Airbus Helicopters H215 vs Leonardo Aw169

The Airbus Helicopters H175 is a modern super‑medium twin designed for longer offshore and mission flights, generally offering the greatest range of the three (often around 600 nm class, mission‑dependent) and a typical passenger fit in the mid‑teens, commonly up to about 16 seats in offshore layouts. The Airbus Helicopters H215 (AS332 L1e family) sits in the larger heavy/medium‑heavy twin category, optimized for lift and robust utility work; its range is broadly comparable but usually a bit lower than H175 depending on tanks and payload, while its passenger capacity is typically higher, commonly around 19 passengers in transport configurations. The Leonardo AW169 is a lighter, smaller intermediate twin focused on versatility (EMS, law enforcement, corporate, light offshore); it generally has the shortest range of the three (often roughly 400–450 nm class, mission‑dependent) and a smaller passenger capacity, typically around 8–10 seats in commuter/corporate layouts, though cabin configurations vary. Overall, H175 emphasizes range and offshore efficiency, H215 emphasizes capacity and lift, and AW169 emphasizes compactness and multi‑role flexibility.

SpecAIRBUS H175AIRBUS H215AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 13.53$ 19.07$ 11.84
Min Crew221
Total Seats182112
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersLeonardo
Aircraft NameH175H215AW169
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)573468440
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.75$ 0.91$ 0.99
Max Cabin Seats182210
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)67978903
Standard Cabin Seats161910
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,016$ 2,708$ 1,658
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)149142140
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$17,900,000$27,500,000 $9,450,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats182112
Max Cabin Seats182210
Standard Cabin Seats161910
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-67EMakila 1A1PW210A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)350030004000
Horsepower177518201000
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)540
Dimensions
Length (ft)59.261.448.1
Overall Height (ft)17.516.214.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)48.551.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)423.8473.9222.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)81.949.5