Agusta AW139 vs Eurocopter H155
The Eurocopter H155 (EC155, stretched Dauphin) and AgustaWestland AW139 are medium twins for VIP and offshore — the H155 is the fast, sleek Dauphin development with a roomy cabin; the AW139 is the larger, newer segment-standard medium twin.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 27
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 13
- Source marketplaces
- 6
- Model years available
- 2007–2026
- For sale now
- 3
- Source marketplaces
- 2
- Model years available
- 2016–2023
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Agusta AW139 | Eurocopter H155 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 5 | — |
| Serious | 0 | — |
| Fatal | 3 | — |
| Fatalities | 11 | — |
| % Fatal | 60% | — |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Agusta AW139 | Eurocopter H155 |
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| Price Range | $6,950,000 | — |
| Category | Twin Turbine Helicopter | Twin Turbine Helicopter |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 15 | — |
| Cruise Speed | 165 kts (306 km/h) | 150 kts (278 km/h) |
| Range | 573 nm (1,061 km) | 463 nm (857 km) |
| Max Gross Weight | 14,110 lbs (6,400 kg) | 10,847 lbs (4,920 kg) |
Which Should You Buy: Agusta AW139 or Eurocopter H155?
Bottom line: Choose the AW139 for the larger cabin, more payload and the modern offshore/SAR standard. Choose the H155 for high speed, a refined VIP cabin and lower acquisition cost, when the AW139's size isn't required.
Pick the AW139 if…
- Faster cruise — 165 kts vs 150 kts.
- Longer range — 573 nm vs 463 nm.
- More inventory — 26 listings vs 3.
Pick the H155 if…
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.