Airbus Helicopters H215 vs Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Leonardo Aw109 Trekker vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 76d vs Sikorsky S 92
The Airbus H215 and H225 and the Sikorsky S-92 are heavy, twin‑engine helicopters typically used for offshore, SAR, and utility missions; they offer the longest ranges in this group (roughly in the 450–550 nm class depending on fit) and the highest passenger capacities, commonly around 16–19 seats, with the S‑92 and H225 generally positioned at the top end. The Leonardo AW189 sits just below the heavy class as a large super‑medium; it usually carries about 16–18 passengers and delivers near‑heavy range for offshore work (often around 450 nm). The Leonardo AW169 and Sikorsky S‑76D are medium/intermediate twins aimed at corporate, EMS, and light offshore; typical seating is about 8–12 passengers with midrange legs often in the ~350–450 nm bracket depending on reserves and cabin layout. The Leonardo AW109 Trekker is the light twin in this set; it usually seats about 6–8 passengers and has the shortest range of the group (often around 300–450 nm depending on configuration).
| Spec | AIRBUS H215 | AIRBUS H225 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Trekker | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Sikorsky S-76D | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 19.07 | $ 20.87 | $ 7.40 | $ 11.84 | $ 15.57 | $ 11.49 | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 21 | 8 | 12 | 21 | 12 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Leonardo | Leonardo | Leonardo | Sikorsky | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | H215 | H225 | AW109 Trekker | AW169 | AW189 | S-76D | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 468 | 454 | 450 | 440 | 651 | 441 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.91 | $ 0.99 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.99 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.96 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 22 | 28 | 6 | 10 | 19 | 10 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 8903 | 11929 | — | — | — | — | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 6 | 10 | 19 | 10 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,708 | $ 2,963 | $ 1,125 | $ 1,658 | $ 2,413 | $ 1,781 | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | EFIS | Genesys Aerosystems | EFIS | EFIS | Thales TopDeck | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 142 | 142 | 152 | 140 | 155 | 155 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $27,500,000 | $ 29,500,000 | $6,950,000 | $9,450,000 | $2,413,000 | $14,900,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 21 | 8 | 12 | 21 | 12 | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 22 | 28 | 6 | 10 | 19 | 10 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 6 | 10 | 19 | 10 | 19 |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Makila 1A1 | Makila 2A1 | PW207C | PW210A | CT7-2E1 | PW210S | CT7-8A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 3000 | 3500 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 1820 | 2100 | 735 | 1000 | 1983 | 1077 | 2520 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 540 | 684 | 152 | — | — | 296 | 760 |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 61.4 | 63.4 | 42.5 | 48.1 | 57.8 | 52.5 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 16.2 | 16.3 | 11.5 | 14.8 | 16.6 | 14.5 | 17.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 51.2 | 53.2 | 35.5 | — | 48 | 44 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 473.9 | 547 | — | 222.5 | 395 | — | 775 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 49.5 | 85 | — | 140 |