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Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Leonardo Aw139

The Airbus H175 (formerly EC175) and Leonardo AW189 sit in the same general category: modern super‑medium helicopters commonly used for offshore transport, SAR, and utility missions. Both typically offer similar practical range profiles, generally on the order of roughly 450–500 nautical miles depending on fuel, payload, and reserves, and both are often configured to carry about 16–18 passengers in an offshore-style layout (with higher-density seating possible in other cabin arrangements). The Leonardo AW139 is in the lighter intermediate/medium category, widely used for EMS, corporate, law enforcement, and short-to-mid range offshore roles. Its range is typically somewhat shorter than the H175 and AW189 in comparable configurations, often around roughly 400–500 nautical miles depending on tanks and mission profile, and its passenger capacity is usually lower, commonly around 12–15 passengers in typical transport layouts (again varying with interior and regulations). In short, H175 and AW189 are closest peers by size and mission, while the AW139 is generally smaller with slightly lower passenger capacity and, in many real-world configurations, somewhat less endurance.

SpecAIRBUS H175AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 13.53$ 11.69$ 15.57
Min Crew221
Total Seats181721
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameH175AW139AW189
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)573573651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.75$ 0.69$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats181519
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)67974701
Standard Cabin Seats161519
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,016$ 1,929$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)149165155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$17,900,000 $15,900,000 $2,413,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats181721
Max Cabin Seats181519
Standard Cabin Seats161519
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-67EPT6C-67CCT7-2E1
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)350050004000
Horsepower177516791983
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)414
Dimensions
Length (ft)59.254.757.8
Overall Height (ft)17.516.416.6
Rotor Diameter (ft)48.554.748
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)423.8282395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)81.912085