Eurocopter H225 vs Agusta AW139
The Eurocopter H225 (heavy twin, Super Puma) and AgustaWestland AW139 (medium twin) are different-class offshore/SAR helicopters — the H225 is the long-range heavy crew-change/SAR transport; the AW139 is the faster, more economical medium twin.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 6
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 2
- Source marketplaces
- 2
- Model years available
- 2006–2015
- For sale now
- 27
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 13
- Source marketplaces
- 6
- Model years available
- 2007–2026
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) | Eurocopter H225 | Agusta AW139 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | — | 5 |
| Serious | — | 0 |
| Fatal | — | 3 |
| Fatalities | — | 11 |
| % Fatal | — | 60% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Eurocopter H225 | Agusta AW139 |
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| Price Range | $11,200,000 | $6,950,000 |
| Category | Twin Turbine Helicopter | Twin Turbine Helicopter |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | — | 15 |
| Cruise Speed | 149 kts (276 km/h) | 165 kts (306 km/h) |
| Range | 475 nm (880 km) | 573 nm (1,061 km) |
| Max Gross Weight | 24,251 lbs (11,000 kg) | 14,110 lbs (6,400 kg) |
Which Should You Buy: Eurocopter H225 or Agusta AW139?
Bottom line: Choose the H225 for long range and maximum cabin/payload on heavy offshore and long-range SAR missions. Choose the AW139 for lower operating cost and a versatile medium-twin cabin — the workhorse for shorter offshore and multi-mission roles. ================================================================ # CROSS-REFS ================================================================ - Bell mirrors in `bell/`; Agusta mirrors in `agusta/`. Robinson R66 = piston/light-turbine step-down (see robinson). - Storage uses H-names per original-brand policy; AS350/EC130 etc. are aliases.
Pick the H225 if…
Pick the AW139 if…
- Budget matters — from $6,950,000 vs $11,200,000, you save ~$4,250,000.
- Faster cruise — 165 kts vs 149 kts.
- Longer range — 573 nm vs 475 nm.
- More inventory — 26 listings vs 5.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.