Leonardo Aw169 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Leonardo AW169 is a light-intermediate twin-engine helicopter aimed at short to medium missions such as EMS, law enforcement, and shuttle work. It typically offers the shortest range of the three and the smallest cabin, commonly carrying around 8–10 passengers in an offshore/transport layout (with higher-density seating possible for utility roles). The Leonardo AW189 is a larger “super-medium” twin designed for longer legs and heavier payloads, especially offshore transport and SAR. It generally provides more range than the AW169 and a noticeably roomier cabin, often configured for roughly 16–19 passengers depending on mission equipment and seating standard. The Sikorsky S-92 is a heavy, long-range twin in the same offshore/SAR space but a size class above the AW189. It typically offers the greatest passenger capacity and one of the strongest long-range profiles in this group, commonly seating about 19 passengers in offshore configuration (and sometimes more in higher-density layouts), with a larger, more capable cabin for equipment and endurance-oriented missions.