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Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Leonardo Aw169

All three are twin‑engine civil helicopters but sit in different weight and mission classes. The Leonardo AW169 is a light‑intermediate rotorcraft suited to short‑ to medium‑range transport, EMS and corporate shuttle work; it typically carries around 8 to 10 passengers in a high‑density layout and offers roughly 400–450 nautical miles of range depending on configuration and reserves. The Airbus Helicopters H175 is a super‑medium helicopter aimed at offshore crew change and SAR support; it generally seats about 16 passengers in a typical offshore layout and delivers about 450–500 nautical miles of range, again varying with payload, fuel tanking and mission equipment. The Airbus Helicopters H225 is a heavy helicopter optimized for demanding offshore and utility roles; it commonly accommodates around 19 passengers (and can be arranged for more in high‑density transport) and provides roughly 450–500+ nautical miles of range depending on fit and fuel. In short, AW169 prioritizes lighter capacity and efficient operations, H175 balances capacity and range, and H225 maximizes lift and cabin volume.

SpecAIRBUS H175AIRBUS H225AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 13.53$ 20.87$ 11.84
Min Crew221
Total Seats182112
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersLeonardo
Aircraft NameH175H225AW169
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)573454440
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.75$ 0.99$ 0.99
Max Cabin Seats182810
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)679711929
Standard Cabin Seats161910
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,016$ 2,963$ 1,658
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)149142140
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$17,900,000$ 29,500,000 $9,450,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats182112
Max Cabin Seats182810
Standard Cabin Seats161910
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-67EMakila 2A1PW210A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)350035004000
Horsepower177521001000
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Dimensions
Length (ft)59.263.448.1
Overall Height (ft)17.516.314.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)48.553.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)423.8547222.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)81.949.5