Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Bell 407gxi vs Bell 412epi vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Bell 505 Jetranger X vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Leonardo Aw119kx vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Leonardo Sh09 vs Md Helicopters Md 500e vs Md Helicopters Md 902 Exlplorer

By category, the Airbus H125, Bell 407GXi, Bell 505, Leonardo AW119Kx, MD 500E, and SH09 (as a modern light single under development) sit in the light single‑engine utility/tour/EMS class, typically chosen for lower operating cost and simpler support. The Airbus H135, Bell 429WLG, Leonardo AW109 Grand New, and MD 902 Explorer are light twin‑engine helicopters aimed at passenger transport, EMS, and IFR-capable missions. The Leonardo AW169 is a larger “intermediate” twin with more cabin volume and payload flexibility, while the Bell 412EPi is a medium twin intended for heavier utility, offshore, SAR, and multi-role work. On range, light singles generally offer roughly 300–400+ nm class capability depending on tanks and reserves, with H125 and 407GXi often competitive; the 505 and MD 500E are commonly shorter. Light twins such as H135, 429, AW109, and MD 902 are broadly in a similar 300–450 nm bracket, while AW169 and 412EPi can extend beyond that with options and mission fit. On passenger capacity, light singles usually seat about 4–6 passengers; light twins typically carry about 6–7 (sometimes more in high-density layouts); AW169 and 412EPi commonly support around 8–13 seats depending on configuration.