Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Leonardo Sh09 vs Robinson Helicopters R66 vs Sikorsky S 76d

Airbus Helicopters’ H175 and Sikorsky’s S-76D sit in the medium twin-engine category aimed at offshore, corporate, and high-utilization missions. The H175 is generally the longer-range option of the two and typically seats more passengers in transport configurations, often around the mid-to-high teens depending on layout. The S-76D is also a medium twin but usually configured for fewer passengers than the H175, favoring premium cabin arrangements; its range is strong for its class but is commonly shorter than the H175’s in comparable mission setups. Leonardo’s SH09 is a light single-engine helicopter (and, as of recent years, not widely in active service compared with the others), positioned below the medium twins in size and capability. It targets shorter missions with lower passenger counts, typically in the high single digits. Robinson’s R66 is a light single-engine turbine helicopter intended for personal, training, and utility roles. It carries far fewer passengers—typically five seats total including the pilot—and has the shortest range of this group.