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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).

SpecAIRBUS H215AIRBUS H225AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 TrekkerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Sikorsky S-76DSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222222
DOC / nm$ 19.07$ 20.87$ 7.40$ 11.84$ 15.57$ 11.49$ 19.79
Min Crew2211122
Total Seats2121812211221
Flight RulesIFRIFRVFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoLeonardoLeonardoSikorskySikorsky
Aircraft NameH215H225AW109 TrekkerAW169AW189S-76DS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)468454450440651441439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.91$ 0.99$ 0.93$ 0.99$ 0.74$ 0.96$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats2228610191019
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)8903119297417
Standard Cabin Seats1919610191019
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,708$ 2,963$ 1,125$ 1,658$ 2,413$ 1,781$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISGenesys AerosystemsEFISEFISThales TopDeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142142152140155155155
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
Cockpit2222222
Min Crew2211122
Total Seats2121812211221
Max Cabin Seats2228610191019
Standard Cabin Seats1919610191019
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelMakila 1A1Makila 2A1PW207CPW210ACT7-2E1PW210SCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3000350040004000400040004000
Horsepower182021007351000198310772520
No. of Engines2222211
Fuel Capacity (gal)540684152296760
Dimensions
Length (ft)61.463.442.548.157.852.5
Overall Height (ft)16.216.311.514.816.614.517.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)51.253.235.54844
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)473.9547222.5395775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)49.585140