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Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Sikorsky S 76d vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H175 and Leonardo AW139 sit in the “medium” twin category, typically used for offshore transport and corporate/VIP missions. In general terms, the H175 offers a strong blend of range and cabin volume, while the AW139 is known for versatile configurations and competitive reach; both commonly seat around 12–16 passengers depending on layout and mission equipment. The Sikorsky S-76D is a smaller “medium/light-medium” twin, optimized for efficient short-to-medium sectors; it usually carries fewer passengers, often about 8–12, and tends to have shorter range than the larger medium twins. Stepping up, the Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S-92 are “heavy” twin helicopters aimed at higher-capacity offshore and SAR roles. They typically provide the longest ranges of this group and the largest cabins, with common passenger capacities roughly in the 16–19 range (again configuration-dependent). Overall, AW139/H175 balance medium-range efficiency and cabin space, S-76D prioritizes smaller-cabin efficiency, and H225/S-92 emphasize maximum payload, capacity, and longer-range offshore capability.

SpecAIRBUS H175AIRBUS H225AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139Sikorsky S-76DSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 13.53$ 20.87$ 11.69$ 11.49$ 19.79
Min Crew22222
Total Seats1821171221
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoSikorskySikorsky
Aircraft NameH175H225AW139S-76DS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)573454573441439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.75$ 0.99$ 0.69$ 0.96$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats1828151019
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)67971192947017417
Standard Cabin Seats1619151019
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,016$ 2,963$ 1,929$ 1,781$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISEFISThales TopDeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)149142165155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$17,900,000$ 29,500,000 $15,900,000 $14,900,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Min Crew22222
Total Seats1821171221
Max Cabin Seats1828151019
Standard Cabin Seats1619151019
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-67EMakila 2A1PT6C-67CPW210SCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35003500500040004000
Horsepower17752100167910772520
No. of Engines22211
Fuel Capacity (gal)684414296760
Dimensions
Length (ft)59.263.454.752.5
Overall Height (ft)17.516.316.414.517.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)48.553.254.744
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)423.8547282775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)81.9120140