H160 vs 407GXi
The H160 leads, topping 7 of 7 compared metrics.
Cross-shopping the Airbus Helicopters H160 (introduced 2021) against the Bell Textron 407GXi (introduced 2018) is a common decision, and the two sit closer on paper than the badges suggest. Both are helicopters, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is cabin capacity, where the H160 carries more passengers. undefined
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H160 vs 407GXi: the key differences
- The H160 delivers 30% more range (H160: 430 nm; 407GXi: 330 nm).
- The H160 delivers 13% more cruise speed (H160: 150 kt; 407GXi: 133 kt).
- The H160 delivers 71% more passenger capacity (H160: 12 seats; 407GXi: 7 seats).
- The H160 is the newer design (introduced 2021 versus 2018 for the 407GXi), a gap of 3 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The H160 is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (13,228 lbs versus 5,250 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
- The two differ in powerplant layout: the H160 runs 2 engines against 1 on the 407GXi — a factor in redundancy, maintenance scope and operating cost.
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 H160 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 H160 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The 407GXi 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.
H160 vs 407GXi: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the H160 or the 407GXi?
The H160 has the longer published range — 430 nm versus 330 nm for the 407GXi.
Does the H160 or 407GXi seat more passengers?
The H160 carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 12 seats, compared with 7 on the 407GXi.
Which is faster, the H160 or the 407GXi?
The H160 cruises faster, at 150 kt versus 133 kt for the 407GXi.
Which is newer, the H160 or the 407GXi?
The H160 is the newer design, introduced in 2021 versus 2018 for the 407GXi.
Is the H160 or the 407GXi the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the H160 is the larger aircraft — 13,228 lbs versus 5,250 lbs for the 407GXi.
Should I buy the H160 or the 407GXi?
On published specifications the H160 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The 407GXi 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 407GXi?
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.