Compare Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Bell 429 GlobalRanger vs Leonardo AW119Kx
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| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Type | H130 | H135 | 429 GlobalRanger | AW119Kx |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,450,000 | $6,150,000 | $7,500,000 | $3,850,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 640 | $ 861 | $ 931 | $ 885 |
| DOC / nm | $ 5.00 | $ 6.33 | $ 6.29 | $ 6.76 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.71 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.84 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 128 | 136 | 148 | 131 |
| Max Range (nm) | 333 | 342 | 365 | 515 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2299 | 3124 | 2535 | - |
| Total Seats | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | Helionix | Bell BasiX-Pro | Garmin G1000H |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR | VFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Weights | ||||
| MTOW (lbs) | 5512 | 6570 | 7000 | 6283 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 6724 | 6570 | 8000 | - |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 3307 | 2646 | 3000 | - |
| BEW (lbs) | 3206 | 3446 | 4465 | - |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2299 | 3124 | 2535 | - |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 858 | 1110 | 1453 | - |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 1448 | 2014 | 1082 | - |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 35.1 | 34 | 36 | 35.5 |
| Width (ft) | - | - | 26.37 | - |
| Overall Height (ft) | 11.1 | 12.6 | 13.25 | 11.9 |
| Length (ft) | 41.5 | 33.5 | 43 | 42.5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | - | - | 4 | - |
| Cabin Width (ft) | - | - | 5 | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | - | - | 6.58 | - |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | - | 173 | 130 | - |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | - | - | 74 | - |
| Engine | ||||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Leonardo |
| Model | Arriel 2D | Arrius 2B2+ | PW207D1 | PT6B-37A |
| Horsepower | 952 | 660 | 1100 | 917 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4500 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 143 | - | 216.9 | 160 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | - | - | 76 | - |
| Avionics | ||||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G500H | Helionix | Bell BasiX-Pro | Garmin G1000H |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR | VFR |
| Standby Instrument | Gyro / Analog | Digital | - | - |
| FMS | - | - | 1 | - |
| Autopilot | - | 3-Axis | 1 x 3-Axis | 1 |
| PFD | - | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| MFD | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| AHRS | - | 1 | - | - |
| Flight Director | - | - | 2 | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Total Seats | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Configuration | - | Green Interior | - | - |
| Other | ||||
| Gear Type | Low Skids | High Skids | Low Skids | Skids |
| Rotorhead | 3-Blade Articulated | 4-Blade Articulated | 4-Blade Articulated | 4-Blade Articulated |
| Tail Rotor | Enclosed Fenestron | Enclosed Fenestron | 4-Blade | 2-Blade |
| Warranty | ||||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | - | 2 | - |
| MTX Training Credits | - | - | 1 | - |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | - | 3 | - |
| Airframe (Hrs) | - | - | 1000 | - |
| Engine (Hrs) | - | - | 1000 | - |
| Performance | ||||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 128 | 136 | 148 | 131 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 125 | 130 | 130 | 131 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 155 | 140 | 155 | 152 |
| Max Range (nm) | 333 | 342 | 365 | 515 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 333 | 342 | 304 | 515 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 4 | 3.6 | 4 | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1600 | 1560 | 2750 | - |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | - | - | 18710 | 24000 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 11250 | 13250 | 14130 | 11000 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 9700 | 7200 | 11290 | 7300 |