H145 vs H225 Super Puma
The H225 Super Puma leads, topping 4 of 7 compared metrics.
The Airbus Helicopters H145 (introduced 2014) and the Airbus Helicopters H225 Super Puma (introduced 2004) are two aircraft buyers regularly weigh against each other. Both are helicopters, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is cabin capacity, where the H225 Super Puma carries more passengers. We line the numbers up below, then translate them into the mission each aircraft actually wins.
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H145 vs H225 Super Puma: the key differences
- The H225 Super Puma delivers 55% more range (H145: 348 nm; H225 Super Puma: 540 nm).
- The H225 Super Puma delivers 1% more cruise speed (H145: 140 kt; H225 Super Puma: 142 kt).
- The H225 Super Puma delivers 73% more passenger capacity (H145: 11 seats; H225 Super Puma: 19 seats).
- The H145 is the newer design (introduced 2014 versus 2004 for the H225 Super Puma), a gap of 10 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The H225 Super Puma is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (24,251 lbs versus 7,903 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
Which mission suits which aircraft
Both aircraft are built for short-haul and regional hops, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the H225 Super Puma seats more), trip economics and what is actually available on the market. Match the airframe to how you fly most weeks, not to the headline range figure.
Which should you choose?
On published specifications the H225 Super Puma leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The H145 can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
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H145 vs H225 Super Puma: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the H145 or the H225 Super Puma?
The H225 Super Puma has the longer published range — 540 nm versus 348 nm for the H145.
Does the H145 or H225 Super Puma seat more passengers?
The H225 Super Puma carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 19 seats, compared with 11 on the H145.
Which is faster, the H145 or the H225 Super Puma?
The H225 Super Puma cruises faster, at 142 kt versus 140 kt for the H145.
Which is newer, the H145 or the H225 Super Puma?
The H145 is the newer design, introduced in 2014 versus 2004 for the H225 Super Puma.
Is the H145 or the H225 Super Puma the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the H225 Super Puma is the larger aircraft — 24,251 lbs versus 7,903 lbs for the H145.
Should I buy the H145 or the H225 Super Puma?
On published specifications the H225 Super Puma leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The H145 can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
Still weighing up the H145 vs H225 Super Puma?
Specs only take you so far. Our advisors give an independent recommendation based on your mission, budget and how you actually fly — and represent your side through to purchase.