Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New
| Spec | AIRBUS H130 | AIRBUS H135 | AIRBUS H160 | Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand New |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 5.00 | $ 6.33 | — | $ 6.05 | $ 7.31 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 7 | 9 | 14 | 8 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | H130 | H135 | H160 | 429WLG GlobalRanger | AW109 Grand New |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 333 | 342 | 460 | 381 | 464 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.71 | $ 0.79 | — | $ 0.76 | $ 0.91 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2299 | 3124 | 3992 | 2528 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 640 | $ 861 | — | $ 931 | $ 1,140 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | Helionix | EFIS | Bell BasiX-Pro | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 128 | 136 | 155 | 154 | 156 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,450,000 | $6,150,000 | $14,000,000 | $7,700,000 | $ 7,800,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 7 | 9 | 14 | 8 | 8 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Configuration | — | Green Interior | Green Interior | — | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Arriel 2D | Arrius 2B2+ | HE Arrano | PW207D1 | PW207C |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 952 | 660 | — | 1100 | 735 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 143 | — | — | 216.9 | 152 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | 76 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 41.5 | 33.5 | 39.4 | 43 | 42.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 11.1 | 12.6 | 13.1 | 12.39 | 11.5 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 35.1 | 34 | 45.2 | 36 | 35.5 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 173 | — | 130 | — |
| Width (ft) | — | — | — | 26.37 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | — | — | 5 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | — | — | 4 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | — | — | 6.58 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 74 | — |