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Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 76d

All four are twin‑engine civil helicopters, but they sit in different size classes. The Airbus Helicopters H175 and Leonardo AW189 are “super‑medium” category aircraft aimed at offshore and utility missions, typically offering the longest ranges in this group and the most cabin volume. In practical terms, both can be configured for roughly 16–19 passengers depending on layout and mission equipment, and their range is commonly in the mid‑400 to ~500+ nautical mile class with standard fuel, with options that can push endurance further. The Leonardo AW139 is a medium helicopter positioned between the super‑mediums and the lighter Sikorsky. It generally carries about 12–15 passengers in typical commercial configurations and delivers strong point‑to‑point capability, with range often around the 400+ nautical mile class depending on fit and reserves. The Sikorsky S‑76D is a light‑intermediate helicopter optimized for corporate/EMS and shorter offshore legs. It usually seats about 8–12 passengers and tends to have the shortest range of the four, often around the 350–450 nautical mile class depending on configuration.

SpecAIRBUS H175AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Sikorsky S-76D
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 13.53$ 11.69$ 15.57$ 11.49
Min Crew2212
Total Seats18172112
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameH175AW139AW189S-76D
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)573573651441
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.75$ 0.69$ 0.74$ 0.96
Max Cabin Seats18151910
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)67974701
Standard Cabin Seats16151910
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,016$ 1,929$ 2,413$ 1,781
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISEFISThales TopDeck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)149165155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$17,900,000 $15,900,000 $2,413,000 $14,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2212
Total Seats18172112
Max Cabin Seats18151910
Standard Cabin Seats16151910
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-67EPT6C-67CCT7-2E1PW210S
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500500040004000
Horsepower1775167919831077
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Capacity (gal)414296
Dimensions
Length (ft)59.254.757.852.5
Overall Height (ft)17.516.416.614.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)48.554.74844
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)423.8282395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)81.912085