Compare Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Bell 412EPi
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| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Bell |
| Aircraft Type | H160 | H175 | 412EPi |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $14,000,000 | $17,900,000 | $ 12,500,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | - | $ 2,016 | $ 1,487 |
| DOC / nm | - | $ 13.53 | $ 12.09 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | - | $ 0.75 | $ 0.86 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 155 | 149 | 123 |
| Max Range (nm) | 460 | 573 | 363 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3992 | 6797 | 4829 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 18 | 14 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 13 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 18 | 13 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | EFIS | Bell BasiX-Pro |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Weights | |||
| MTOW (lbs) | 12500 | 17196 | 11900 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 12500 | 17196 | 11900 |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 3527 | 5952 | 4500 |
| BEW (lbs) | 9348 | 10251 | 7071 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3992 | 6797 | 4829 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | - | 4146 | 2214 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | - | 2803 | 2615 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 45.2 | 48.5 | 46 |
| Width (ft) | - | - | 33 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 13.1 | 17.5 | 11.5 |
| Length (ft) | 39.4 | 59.2 | 52.1 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | - | 423.8 | 220 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | - | 81.9 | 28 |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Bell |
| Model | HE Arrano | PT6A-67E | PT6T-9 |
| Horsepower | - | 1775 | 1370 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 3500 | 4000 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | - | - | 330.5 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | - | - | 113 |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | EFIS | EFIS | Bell BasiX-Pro |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | Digital | - | Gyro |
| FMS | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Autopilot | 4-Axis | 4-Axis | 1 x 3-Axis |
| PFD | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| MFD | - | - | 2 |
| GPS | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| AHRS | 2 | - | - |
| Flight Director | - | - | 2 |
| ADC | 1 | - | 2 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 14 | 18 | 14 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 13 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 18 | 13 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | - | - |
| Other | |||
| Gear Type | Retractable Wheels | Retractable Wheels | Low Skids |
| Rotorhead | 5-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated | 4-Blade Articulated |
| Tail Rotor | Enclosed Fenestron | 4-Blade | 2-Blade |
| Warranty | |||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | - | 2 |
| MTX Training Credits | - | - | 1 |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | - | 3 |
| Airframe (Hrs) | - | - | 1000 |
| Engine (Hrs) | - | - | 1000 |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 155 | 149 | 123 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 155 | 145 | 123 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 175 | 175 | 140 |
| Max Range (nm) | 460 | 573 | 363 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 460 | 540 | 363 |
| Endurance (hrs) | - | 5.75 | 3.8 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1750 | 1555 | 1600 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 19357 | 15000 | 15720 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 9200 | 10528 | 11400 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 6500 | 5432 | 6700 |