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Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Sikorsky S 76d vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus Helicopters H175 and Leonardo AW139 sit in the medium twin category, often chosen for offshore transport and corporate/VIP missions. In typical configurations they carry roughly 12–16 passengers, with practical mission ranges commonly in the mid-hundreds of nautical miles depending on payload, reserves, and cabin fit; both can be equipped to stretch range with auxiliary fuel, with the H175 generally positioned toward the higher end of the medium segment. The Sikorsky S-76D is a lighter, smaller twin-engine helicopter optimized for executive transport and EMS. It typically carries about 6–8 passengers (sometimes more in high-density layouts) and usually offers shorter overall range than the H175/AW139 class, though it remains strong for regional point-to-point missions. The Sikorsky S-92 is a heavier, large-cabin twin designed primarily for offshore and SAR/utility roles. It typically carries around 18–19 passengers and offers the greatest payload-and-cabin capability in this group, with range comparable to, and often operationally more robust than, the medium twins when carrying larger passenger loads.

SpecAIRBUS H175AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139Sikorsky S-76DSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 13.53$ 11.69$ 11.49$ 19.79
Min Crew2222
Total Seats18171221
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoSikorskySikorsky
Aircraft NameH175AW139S-76DS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)573573441439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.75$ 0.69$ 0.96$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats18151019
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)679747017417
Standard Cabin Seats16151019
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,016$ 1,929$ 1,781$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISThales TopDeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)149165155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$17,900,000 $15,900,000 $14,900,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2222
Total Seats18171221
Max Cabin Seats18151019
Standard Cabin Seats16151019
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-67EPT6C-67CPW210SCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500500040004000
Horsepower1775167910772520
No. of Engines2211
Fuel Capacity (gal)414296760
Dimensions
Length (ft)59.254.752.5
Overall Height (ft)17.516.414.517.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)48.554.744
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)423.8282775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)81.9120140