Compare Airbus Helicopters H215 vs Leonardo AW139 vs Sikorsky S-92
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| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Leonardo | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Type | H215 | AW139 | S-92 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $27,500,000 | $15,900,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,708 | $ 1,929 | $ 3,068 |
| DOC / nm | $ 19.07 | $ 11.69 | $ 19.79 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.91 | $ 0.69 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 142 | 165 | 155 |
| Max Range (nm) | 468 | 573 | 439 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 8903 | 4701 | 7417 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 17 | 21 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 15 | 19 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 22 | 15 | 19 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | |||
| MTOW (lbs) | 18960 | 15430 | 26500 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 20615 | - | - |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 9920 | - | - |
| BOW (lbs) | - | 9409 | 19083 |
| BEW (lbs) | 9954 | 7985 | - |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 8903 | 4701 | 7417 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 3240 | 3276 | 5092 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 5660 | 1937 | 2325 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 51.2 | 54.7 | - |
| Overall Height (ft) | 16.2 | 16.4 | 17.8 |
| Length (ft) | 61.4 | 54.7 | - |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 473.9 | 282 | 775 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | - | 120 | 140 |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Leonardo | Sikorsky |
| Model | Makila 1A1 | PT6C-67C | CT7-8A |
| Horsepower | 1820 | 1679 | 2520 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 3000 | 5000 | 4000 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 540 | 414 | 760 |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| FMS | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Autopilot | 4-Axis | 2 | 1 |
| PFD | 4 | - | 2 |
| MFD | - | - | 2 |
| GPS | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| ADC | 2 | - | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 21 | 17 | 21 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 15 | 19 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 22 | 15 | 19 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Other | |||
| Gear Type | Retractable Wheels | Retractable Wheels | High Skids |
| Rotorhead | 4-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated |
| Tail Rotor | 5-Blade | 4-Blade | 4-Blade |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 142 | 165 | 155 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 137 | 140 | 155 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 150 | 167 | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 468 | 573 | 439 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 346 | 302 | 322 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 3.3 | - | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1618 | 2140 | 1600 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | - | 20000 | - |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 10663 | 15360 | - |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 7546 | 8130 | - |