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Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Leonardo Aw169

The Airbus Helicopters H175 is a super‑medium twin designed for longer missions and heavier payloads, typically used for offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility roles. It generally offers the greatest range of the three (about 600–700 nautical miles depending on configuration) and the highest passenger capacity, commonly around 16 passengers in a high‑density layout (with typical offshore seating often lower). The Leonardo AW169 is a modern light‑intermediate twin positioned between light twins and medium helicopters, aimed at EMS, corporate/VIP, public services, and light offshore work. Its range is usually in the mid band (roughly 400–450 nautical miles), and passenger capacity is moderate, commonly around 8–10 passengers in commuter-type layouts (with cabin fit varying widely by mission). The Leonardo AW109 Grand New is a light twin optimized for speed and executive/short‑haul transport. It generally has the shortest range of the three (around 350–450 nautical miles, configuration dependent) and the lowest passenger capacity, typically about 6–7 passengers in VIP seating.

SpecAIRBUS H175AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand NewAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 13.53$ 7.31$ 11.84
Min Crew211
Total Seats18812
Flight RulesIFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameH175AW109 Grand NewAW169
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)573464440
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.75$ 0.91$ 0.99
Max Cabin Seats18610
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)6797
Standard Cabin Seats16610
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,016$ 1,140$ 1,658
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)149156140
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$17,900,000$ 7,800,000 $9,450,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew211
Total Seats18812
Max Cabin Seats18610
Standard Cabin Seats16610
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-67EPW207CPW210A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)350040004000
Horsepower17757351000
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)152
Dimensions
Length (ft)59.242.548.1
Overall Height (ft)17.511.514.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)48.535.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)423.8222.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)81.949.5