H160 vs H225 Super Puma
H160 and H225 Super Puma are closely matched, each topping 3 of 7 metrics.
The Airbus Helicopters H160 (introduced 2021) 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. undefined
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H160 vs H225 Super Puma: the key differences
- The H225 Super Puma delivers 26% more range (H160: 430 nm; H225 Super Puma: 540 nm).
- The H160 delivers 6% more cruise speed (H160: 150 kt; H225 Super Puma: 142 kt).
- The H225 Super Puma delivers 58% more passenger capacity (H160: 12 seats; H225 Super Puma: 19 seats).
- The H160 is the newer design (introduced 2021 versus 2004 for the H225 Super Puma), a gap of 17 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 13,228 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 H160 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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H160 vs H225 Super Puma: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the H160 or the H225 Super Puma?
The H225 Super Puma has the longer published range — 540 nm versus 430 nm for the H160.
Does the H160 or H225 Super Puma seat more passengers?
The H225 Super Puma carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 19 seats, compared with 12 on the H160.
Which is faster, the H160 or the H225 Super Puma?
The H160 cruises faster, at 150 kt versus 142 kt for the H225 Super Puma.
Which is newer, the H160 or the H225 Super Puma?
The H160 is the newer design, introduced in 2021 versus 2004 for the H225 Super Puma.
Is the H160 or the H225 Super Puma the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the H225 Super Puma is the larger aircraft — 24,251 lbs versus 13,228 lbs for the H160.
Should I buy the H160 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 H160 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 H160 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.