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Where it fits well
- 144 kt cruise supports efficient local and regional flying.
- 428 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 287 nm with 4 occupants.
- 540 kg realistic payload proxy and 12 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Key figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 12 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 540 kg |
| Advertised range | 428 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 287 nm |
| Cruise speed | 144 kt |
| Runway need | Vertical |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €472k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €1950 |
The ownership trade-off
The H155 combines 7-seat helicopter capability with about 364 NM reported range and about 146 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €573k per year ( €14313 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €651k per year ( €8131 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €729k per year ( €6071 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €846k per year ( €4697 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €641k per year at 80 hours. Condition, engine time remaining and avionics matter more than the year itself, so price the aircraft in front of you, not the model.
Limitations to price honestly
- The H155 combines 7-seat helicopter capability with about 364 NM reported range and about 146 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.
- €472k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Component life and mission-specific landing permissions dominate real-world utility.
Recommended missions
- Family and small-group touring with a weight-and-balance check for every trip.
- Short and medium regional trips, accepting fuel stops when conditions require.
- Recreational, training or personal travel where operating efficiency is more important than airline-like speed.