Helicopter Passenger Holds / Passenger Cabins
Helicopter passenger holds vary in size and comfort depending on the type of helicopter. Obviously the smaller the helicopter the smaller the passenger hold, as the size of the helicopter increases so normally does the number of seats. This does not necessarily mean more room for the passengers within, any extra room could now be taken up with the extra seats. It is only when you get to the larger VIP twin engine helicopters that there is more room for each individual passenger.
The seating configuration also changes from helicopter to helicopter, some helicopters have seats that all face forward whereas, other helicopters have passenger seating that face each other.
Eurocopter AS350
5/6 Passengers
All seats face forward allowing good visibility. 4 passenger seats in a row in the back, 1 or 2 passenger seats in the front. When seating configuration is set to carry 6 passengers the single front seat is replaced with a bench seat for 2. When at full passenger capacity (6 pax) there is a strict weight limit on the front bench seat of 150kg (approx. 23st).
Bell 206
4 Passengers
All seats face forward allowing reasonable visibility. 3 passenger seats in a row in the back, 1 passenger seat in the front next to the pilot in the cockpit.
Eurocopter EC120 Colibri
4 Passengers
All seats face forward allowing good visibility. 3 passenger seats in a row in the back, 1 passenger seat in the front next to the pilot in the cockpit.
Bell 407
5/6 Passengers
Seats in the passenger hold/cabin are in a 2 passenger - 3 passenger facing each other configuration. There is a single passenger seat in the cockpit for the 6th passenger.
Eurocopter EC130 B4
6 Passengers
All seats face forward allowing good visibility. 4 passenger seats in a row in the back, 2 passenger seats in the front next to the pilot in the cockpit.
Agusta A119 Koala
6/7 Passengers
Seats in the passenger hold/cabin are in a 3 passenger - 3 passenger facing each other configuration. There is a single passenger seat in the cockpit for the 7th passenger or 2nd pilot.
Please note: Due to altitude maximum capacity is dependent on passenger weights.
Eurocopter AS355
5 Passengers
All seats face forward allowing good visibility. 4 passenger seats in a row in the back, 1 passenger seat in the front next to the pilot in the cockpit.
Eurocopter EC135
5/6 passengers
Seats in the passenger hold/cabin are in a 2 passenger - 2/3 passenger facing each other configuration. There is a single passenger seat in the cockpit for the 5th or 6th passenger depending on the total capacity of the particular helicopter.
Please note: Due to altitude maximum capacity is dependent on passenger weights and destination.
Agusta 109
6/7 Passengers
Seats in the passenger hold/cabin are in a 3 passenger - 3 passenger facing each other configuration. There is a single passenger seat in the cockpit for the 7th passenger or 2nd pilot.
Please note: Due to altitude maximum capacity is dependent on passenger weights and destination.
Eurocopter AS365 Dolphin / Dauphin
6/8 Passengers
Seats in the passenger hold/cabin are in a 4 passenger - 2/4 passengers facing each other configuration. The 2nd seat in the cockpit is for the 2nd pilot.
Please note: Due to altitude maximum capacity is dependent on passenger weights and destination.
Eurocopter EC155 Dolphin / Dauphin
6 or 8 Passengers
Seats in the passenger hold/cabin are in a 4 passenger - 2/3 or 4 passengers facing each other configuration. The 2nd seat in the cockpit is for the 2nd pilot.
Please note: Due to altitude maximum capacity is dependent on passenger weights and destination.
Agusta Westland AW139
6 Passengers
Seats in the passenger hold/cabin are in a 3 passenger - 3 passenger facing each other configuration. The 2nd seat in the cockpit is for the 2nd pilot.
Agusta Westland AW139
12 passengers
Seats in the passenger hold/cabin are in a 4 passenger - 4 passenger facing each other configuration with a 3rd row of 4 seats facing forward at the back of the helicopter. The 2nd seat in the cockpit is for the 2nd pilot.
