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Where it fits well
- 154 kt cruise supports credible cross-country touring.
- 400 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 268 nm with 4 occupants.
- 900 kg realistic payload proxy and 18 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Key figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 18 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 900 kg |
| Advertised range | 400 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 268 nm |
| Cruise speed | 154 kt |
| Runway need | Vertical |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €524k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €2550 |
The ownership trade-off
The H175 combines 12-seat helicopter capability with about 400 NM reported range and about 154 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 €629k per year ( €15713 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €731k per year ( €9131 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €833k per year ( €6938 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €986k per year ( €5475 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €741k per year at 80 hours. Condition, engine time remaining and avionics matter more than the year itself — price the aircraft in front of you, not the model.
Limitations to price honestly
- The H175 combines 12-seat helicopter capability with about 400 NM reported range and about 154 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.
- €524k 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.