Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus Helicopters H225, Leonardo AW189, and Sikorsky S-92 are all twin‑engine, medium/heavy offshore-capable helicopters, but they sit in slightly different weight and mission brackets. The H225 and S‑92 are generally considered heavier-class, long-range workhorses widely used for offshore oil and gas and government missions, while the AW189 is typically positioned a class below as a “super-medium” optimized for similar roles with somewhat lower maximum payload and cabin volume. In range terms, the S‑92 and H225 are usually fielded with longer offshore sector capability, commonly on the order of roughly 500–600+ nautical miles depending on configuration, reserves, and payload, whereas the AW189 is more often cited around roughly 450–550 nautical miles, again varying with fit and mission profile. For passenger capacity, the S‑92 and H225 typically accommodate higher headcounts in offshore seating layouts, commonly around 16–19 passengers, while the AW189 is commonly configured around 16 passengers, with layouts varying by operator and regulatory requirements.