Leonardo Aw169 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Leonardo AW169 is the lightest of the three and is typically categorized as a light/intermediate twin-engine helicopter suited to short-to-medium missions. It generally offers the shortest range in this comparison and a smaller cabin, usually carrying around 6–10 passengers depending on interior and mission equipment. The Leonardo AW189 sits in the super-medium class and is designed for longer offshore and utility missions than the AW169. It typically provides a longer range than the AW169 and a larger cabin, commonly configured for about 12–16 passengers. The Sikorsky S-92 is a heavy, long-range helicopter widely used for offshore transport and SAR. It generally matches or exceeds the AW189 on range (mission-dependent) and offers the largest passenger capacity of the three, often around 16–19 passengers in typical transport layouts, with high weight and volume capability for demanding operations.