Compare Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Bell 429 GlobalRanger vs Leonardo AW139
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| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Type | H125 | H160 | 429 GlobalRanger | AW139 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,200,000 | $14,000,000 | $7,500,000 | $15,900,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 627 | - | $ 931 | $ 1,929 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.61 | - | $ 6.29 | $ 11.69 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.77 | - | $ 0.79 | $ 0.69 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 155 | 148 | 165 |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 460 | 365 | 573 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | 3992 | 2535 | 4701 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 14 | 8 | 17 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 12 | 6 | 15 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 12 | 6 | 15 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | EFIS | Bell BasiX-Pro | EFIS |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Weights | ||||
| MTOW (lbs) | 4960 | 12500 | 7000 | 15430 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 6172 | 12500 | 8000 | - |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 3086 | 3527 | 3000 | - |
| BOW (lbs) | - | - | - | 9409 |
| BEW (lbs) | 2816 | 9348 | 4465 | 7985 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | 3992 | 2535 | 4701 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 858 | - | 1453 | 3276 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 1551 | - | 1082 | 1937 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36.1 | 45.2 | 36 | 54.7 |
| Width (ft) | - | - | 26.37 | - |
| Overall Height (ft) | 10 | 13.1 | 13.25 | 16.4 |
| Length (ft) | 42.5 | 39.4 | 43 | 54.7 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | - | - | 4 | - |
| Cabin Width (ft) | - | - | 5 | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | - | - | 6.58 | - |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | - | - | 130 | 282 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | - | - | 74 | 120 |
| Engine | ||||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Leonardo |
| Model | Arriel 2D | HE Arrano | PW207D1 | PT6C-67C |
| Horsepower | 847 | - | 1100 | 1679 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 4000 | 4000 | 5000 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 143 | - | 216.9 | 414 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | - | - | 76 | - |
| Avionics | ||||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G500H | EFIS | Bell BasiX-Pro | EFIS |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | Gyro / Analog | Digital | - | - |
| FMS | - | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Autopilot | - | 4-Axis | 1 x 3-Axis | 2 |
| PFD | - | 2 | 1 | - |
| MFD | - | - | 1 | - |
| GPS | - | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| AHRS | - | 2 | - | - |
| Flight Director | - | - | 2 | - |
| ADC | - | 1 | - | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Total Seats | 6 | 14 | 8 | 17 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 12 | 6 | 15 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 12 | 6 | 15 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Configuration | - | Green Interior | - | - |
| Other | ||||
| Gear Type | High Skids | Retractable Wheels | Low Skids | Retractable Wheels |
| Rotorhead | 3-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated | 4-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated |
| Tail Rotor | 2-Blade | Enclosed Fenestron | 4-Blade | 4-Blade |
| Warranty | ||||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | - | 2 | - |
| MTX Training Credits | - | - | 1 | - |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | - | 3 | - |
| Airframe (Hrs) | - | - | 1000 | - |
| Engine (Hrs) | - | - | 1000 | - |
| Performance | ||||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 155 | 148 | 165 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 130 | 155 | 130 | 140 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 155 | 175 | 155 | 167 |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 460 | 365 | 573 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 336 | 460 | 304 | 302 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 4.5 | - | 4 | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1773 | 1750 | 2750 | 2140 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | - | 19357 | 18710 | 20000 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 13250 | 9200 | 14130 | 15360 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 11150 | 6500 | 11290 | 8130 |