Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Sikorsky S 76d
The Airbus Helicopters H175 sits in the super-medium category, generally offering the longest reach of the three and the most cabin volume. In typical passenger transport layouts it commonly carries around 16–18 passengers, and its range is broadly in the ~650–750 km class depending on fit, reserves, and mission profile, making it well suited to longer offshore or high-utilization shuttle work. The Leonardo AW169 is a light-intermediate twin positioned below the other two in size. It typically seats about 8–10 passengers in executive or utility configurations, with range commonly around ~600–800 km depending on tanks and payload trade-offs, often optimized for regional, EMS, and mixed utility missions where lower operating footprint matters. The Sikorsky S-76D is a medium twin widely used for corporate and offshore transport. It generally accommodates about 8–12 passengers, with range often around ~650–750 km, balancing speed, comfort, and mission versatility without the H175’s larger-cabin emphasis.
| Spec | AIRBUS H175 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169 | Sikorsky S-76D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 13.53 | $ 11.84 | $ 11.49 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 12 | 12 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Leonardo | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | H175 | AW169 | S-76D |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 573 | 440 | 441 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.75 | $ 0.99 | $ 0.96 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 18 | 10 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6797 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 10 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,016 | $ 1,658 | $ 1,781 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | EFIS | Thales TopDeck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 149 | 140 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $17,900,000 | $9,450,000 | $14,900,000 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 12 | 12 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 18 | 10 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 10 | 10 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-67E | PW210A | PW210S |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 1775 | 1000 | 1077 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 296 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 59.2 | 48.1 | 52.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 17.5 | 14.8 | 14.5 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 48.5 | — | 44 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 423.8 | 222.5 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 81.9 | 49.5 | — |