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Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Leonardo Aw189

All five are twin‑engine, IFR‑capable civil helicopters aimed at offshore, EMS, utility, and VIP missions, but they sit in different size classes. The Airbus Helicopters H175 and Leonardo AW189 are large‑cabin “super‑medium” types: they generally offer the longest practical legs for offshore work and the most space, typically seating around 16–19 passengers in high‑density configurations (with fewer in comfort/VIP layouts). The Bell 525 Relentless is also a super‑medium and is positioned similarly for long‑range offshore and high payload, with typical layouts in the mid‑teens and maximum seating around 16–20 depending on configuration. The Leonardo AW139 is a widely used medium helicopter; it usually carries roughly 12–15 passengers and offers strong all‑round range for regional offshore, EMS, and SAR, though typically less cabin volume than the super‑mediums. The Leonardo AW169 is the smaller light‑intermediate/medium‑light option; it generally carries about 8–10 passengers and has shorter range than the larger aircraft, trading cabin size for lower operating footprint and cost.

SpecAIRBUS H175Bell 525 RelentlessAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 13.53$ 11.69$ 11.84$ 15.57
Min Crew22211
Total Seats1818171221
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameH175525 RelentlessAW139AW169AW189
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)573580573440651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.75$ 0.69$ 0.99$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats1816151019
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)679766754701
Standard Cabin Seats1616151019
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,016$ 1,929$ 1,658$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000HEFISEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)149160165140155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$17,900,000$15,000,000 $15,900,000 $9,450,000 $2,413,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Min Crew22211
Total Seats1818171221
Max Cabin Seats1816151019
Standard Cabin Seats1616151019
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-67ECT7-2F1PT6C-67CPW210ACT7-2E1
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35004000500040004000
Horsepower17751800167910001983
No. of Engines22222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641414
Dimensions
Length (ft)59.261.5854.748.157.8
Overall Height (ft)17.518.1816.414.816.6
Rotor Diameter (ft)48.554.554.748
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)423.8282222.5395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)81.912812049.585
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.58
Cabin Height (ft)4.5
Cabin Length (ft)15.5