Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Sikorsky S 76d vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus Helicopters H225 and Sikorsky S-92 sit in the heavy, long-range offshore/utility class, while the Sikorsky S-76D is a lighter, medium twin commonly used for corporate and short-to-medium offshore missions. In typical configurations, the H225 and S-92 both offer substantially greater passenger capacity than the S-76D: the S-76D is often arranged for around 8–12 passengers depending on layout, whereas H225 and S-92 offshore layouts commonly seat roughly 16–19 passengers, with high-density arrangements possible in utility roles. On range, the S-76D generally provides solid medium-range capability suited to shorter routes, but it usually trails the larger H225 and S-92, which are designed for longer offshore legs with more fuel and payload flexibility. Between the two heavy types, real-world range and seat counts vary by cabin fit, reserves, and mission equipment, but both are broadly comparable; operators often choose based on economics, support ecosystem, cabin volume preferences, and mission-specific performance rather than any single headline number.