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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Leonardo Aw109 Trekker vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 76d vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus Helicopters H225 and Sikorsky S-92 sit in the heavy twin category, optimized for offshore and long overwater missions, with the longest typical ranges of this group (roughly 450–550+ nm depending on fit and reserves) and the highest passenger capacity, commonly configured around 16–19 passengers. The Leonardo AW189 is a medium-heavy twin aimed at offshore transport; it generally offers long range (often around 450 nm class) and high capacity, typically about 16–19 passengers in transport layouts, placing it closer to the H225/S-92 in mission profile but in a slightly smaller class. The Leonardo AW169 is a light-intermediate twin designed for EMS, utility, and corporate roles; it has mid-range capability (commonly ~400–440 nm) and usually carries about 8–10 passengers in VIP/transport configurations. The Sikorsky S-76D is a light twin widely used for corporate and offshore shuttle; it offers similar mid-range performance (often ~400+ nm) and typically seats about 8 passengers. The Leonardo AW109 Trekker is a light twin, generally the smallest here, with moderate range (often ~450 nm max, mission-dependent) and typically 6–7 passengers. Configuration, fuel reserves, and payload drive real-world figures.

SpecAIRBUS H225AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 TrekkerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Sikorsky S-76DSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 7.40$ 11.84$ 15.57$ 11.49$ 19.79
Min Crew211122
Total Seats21812211221
Flight RulesIFRVFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoLeonardoLeonardoSikorskySikorsky
Aircraft NameH225AW109 TrekkerAW169AW189S-76DS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)454450440651441439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.93$ 0.99$ 0.74$ 0.96$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats28610191019
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)119297417
Standard Cabin Seats19610191019
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 1,125$ 1,658$ 2,413$ 1,781$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGenesys AerosystemsEFISEFISThales TopDeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142152140155155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000 $6,950,000 $9,450,000 $2,413,000 $14,900,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Min Crew211122
Total Seats21812211221
Max Cabin Seats28610191019
Standard Cabin Seats19610191019
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PW207CPW210ACT7-2E1PW210SCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)350040004000400040004000
Horsepower21007351000198310772520
No. of Engines222211
Fuel Capacity (gal)684152296760
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.442.548.157.852.5
Overall Height (ft)16.311.514.816.614.517.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.235.54844
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547222.5395775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)49.585140