Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Bell 429 Globalranger vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Bell 505 Jetranger X
| Spec | AIRBUS H130 | AIRBUS H135 | Bell 429 GlobalRanger | Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger | Bell 505 JetRanger X |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 5.00 | $ 6.33 | $ 6.29 | $ 6.05 | $ 3.53 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Bell | Bell |
| Aircraft Name | H130 | H135 | 429 GlobalRanger | 429WLG GlobalRanger | 505 JetRanger X |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 333 | 342 | 365 | 381 | 306 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.71 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.76 | $ 0.71 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 | — |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2299 | 3124 | 2535 | 2528 | 1500 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 640 | $ 861 | $ 931 | $ 931 | $ 441 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | Helionix | Bell BasiX-Pro | Bell BasiX-Pro | Garmin G1000H |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 128 | 136 | 148 | 154 | 125 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,450,000 | $6,150,000 | $7,500,000 | $7,700,000 | $1,445,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| Configuration | — | Green Interior | — | — | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Dual-Channel |
| Model | Arriel 2D | Arrius 2B2+ | PW207D1 | PW207D1 | Arrius 2R |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 952 | 660 | 1100 | 1100 | 505 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 143 | — | 216.9 | 216.9 | 84.85 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 76 | 76 | 32.3 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 41.5 | 33.5 | 43 | 43 | 42.48 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 11.1 | 12.6 | 13.25 | 12.39 | 10.65 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 35.1 | 34 | 36 | 36 | 37 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 173 | 130 | 130 | 137 |
| Width (ft) | — | — | 26.37 | 26.37 | 6.51 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | — | 5 | 5 | 4.66 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | — | 4 | 4 | 2.75 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | — | 6.58 | 6.58 | 7.17 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 74 | 74 | 18 |