Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw189

The Airbus Helicopters H175 and Leonardo AW189 sit in the “super-medium” class, typically chosen for offshore transport with efficient operating costs and strong range. In this group, the AW189 generally offers the longest reach (about 500–550 nm class depending on fit and reserves), while the H175 is commonly in the ~450–500 nm class. Both are usually configured around 16–19 passengers for offshore missions, with higher-density layouts possible for other roles. The Airbus Helicopters H225 is a larger “heavy” helicopter, aimed at higher payload and cabin volume. It typically carries more passengers than the super-mediums (often around 19–24 in transport-style seating) and can deliver long offshore range broadly comparable to, and often exceeding, super-medium performance depending on fuel and payload tradeoffs. The Leonardo AW139 is a “medium” twin, smaller than the H175/AW189 class. It typically seats fewer passengers (often around 12–15 in offshore configuration) and has shorter range (roughly 400–500 nm class, mission dependent), but is widely valued for versatility and operating economics.