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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Leonardo Aw169

The Airbus Helicopters H125 sits in the light single‑engine utility category, typically carrying about five to six passengers (plus pilot) and offering a practical range on the order of roughly 330–350 nautical miles, depending on fuel fit and mission profile. The Airbus Helicopters H160 is a medium twin aimed at offshore, corporate, and EMS roles, generally configured for around eight to twelve passengers and commonly quoted with a range roughly in the 450–500 nautical mile class. The Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger is a light twin, often used for EMS and corporate missions, usually seating about six to seven passengers (plus pilot[s]) and delivering a typical range around 390–410 nautical miles. The Leonardo AW169 is a light‑intermediate twin positioned above the 429 in cabin and performance flexibility, commonly arranged for about eight to ten passengers with a typical range roughly in the 430–450 nautical mile range. Overall, H125 prioritizes simplicity and payload in a single, while H160 targets higher-end missions with more cabin and range, and the 429 and AW169 compete closely as light twins, with the AW169 generally offering more cabin volume and seating flexibility.

SpecAIRBUS H125AIRBUS H160Bell 429WLG GlobalRangerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 6.05$ 11.84
Min Crew1211
Total Seats614812
Flight RulesVFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardo
Aircraft NameH125H160429WLG GlobalRangerAW169
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341460381440
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.76$ 0.99
Max Cabin Seats512610
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)218939922528
Standard Cabin Seats412610
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 931$ 1,658
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HEFISBell BasiX-ProEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136155154140
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$14,000,000$7,700,000 $9,450,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew1211
Total Seats614812
Max Cabin Seats512610
Standard Cabin Seats412610
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2DHE ArranoPW207D1PW210A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)5000400040004000
Horsepower84711001000
No. of Engines1222
Fuel Capacity (gal)143216.9
Fuel Burn (gph)76
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.539.44348.1
Overall Height (ft)1013.112.3914.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.145.236
Width (ft)26.37
Cabin Width (ft)5
Cabin Height (ft)4
Cabin Length (ft)6.58
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)130222.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)7449.5