Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw189

In category, the Airbus Helicopters H225 is a heavy, twin‑engine helicopter typically positioned for long-range offshore transport, search and rescue, and other high-payload missions. The Leonardo AW139 is a medium, twin‑engine helicopter aimed at versatile roles such as offshore, EMS, law enforcement, and corporate/VIP transport, generally smaller and lighter than the other two. The Leonardo AW189 sits between them as a super‑medium, twin‑engine helicopter designed to bridge the gap: offering more cabin volume and payload than the AW139 while remaining more compact and typically less heavy than the H225. On range, all three can be configured for extended missions, but in general the H225 tends to offer the greatest long-range capability and endurance in offshore-oriented fitments, the AW189 is usually next with strong offshore range performance, and the AW139 typically has the shortest range of the three, though auxiliary tanks and mission equipment can shift real-world outcomes. On passenger capacity, the H225 generally carries the most (often up to around 19 passengers in typical layouts), the AW189 is usually next (commonly up to around 16–18), and the AW139 follows (often up to around 15).