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

The Airbus Helicopters H175 and Sikorsky S-76D sit in the medium category, typically used for offshore transport, EMS, and corporate shuttle missions with moderate cabin volume. The H175 generally offers a longer practical mission radius and more overall payload flexibility than the S-76D, while the S-76D is usually positioned as a slightly smaller, efficient medium twin with a strong track record in crew-change and executive configurations. In passenger capacity, both are commonly configured around 12 passengers in offshore-style layouts, with variations depending on seating, fuel, and mission equipment. The Airbus Helicopters H225 and Sikorsky S-92 are in the heavy/large twin category, optimized for demanding offshore operations and higher payloads. They typically provide greater range and endurance than the medium-class aircraft, especially when carrying similar passenger loads. For passenger capacity, both are often configured around 16–19 passengers for offshore transport, again depending on regulatory requirements and operator preferences. Overall, H225 and S-92 prioritize lift and cabin volume, while H175 and S-76D emphasize medium-class efficiency and flexibility.

SpecAIRBUS H175AIRBUS H225Sikorsky S-76DSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 13.53$ 20.87$ 11.49$ 19.79
Min Crew2222
Total Seats18211221
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersSikorskySikorsky
Aircraft NameH175H225S-76DS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)573454441439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.75$ 0.99$ 0.96$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats18281019
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)6797119297417
Standard Cabin Seats16191019
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,016$ 2,963$ 1,781$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISThales TopDeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)149142155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$17,900,000$ 29,500,000 $14,900,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2222
Total Seats18211221
Max Cabin Seats18281019
Standard Cabin Seats16191019
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-67EMakila 2A1PW210SCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500350040004000
Horsepower1775210010772520
No. of Engines2211
Fuel Capacity (gal)684296760
Dimensions
Length (ft)59.263.452.5
Overall Height (ft)17.516.314.517.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)48.553.244
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)423.8547775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)81.9140