Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Leonardo Aw189

The Airbus Helicopters H175 and Leonardo AW189 sit in the larger “super-medium” class, while the Leonardo AW169 is a smaller intermediate/light‑medium twin. In typical offshore or passenger configurations, the H175 and AW189 generally offer broadly similar range in the mid‑hundreds of nautical miles, with the AW189 often quoted slightly higher depending on fit and reserves, while the AW169’s range is usually comparable but can be more mission‑dependent and is paired with a smaller cabin. Passenger capacity is the clearest separator: the AW169 commonly seats around 8–10 passengers, whereas the H175 and AW189 are typically configured for about 16–19 passengers, reflecting their larger cabins and higher maximum takeoff weights. In practical terms, the AW169 suits shorter‑sector corporate, EMS, and utility missions where cabin size and operating cost matter most, while the H175 and AW189 are better aligned with offshore transport and higher‑density passenger moves where payload and cabin volume dominate.