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Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Bell 429 Globalranger vs Leonardo Aw119kx vs Leonardo Sh09

The Airbus Helicopters H130 is a single‑engine light helicopter typically used for tourism and utility work, offering roughly 300–350 nm of range and seating for about 6–7 passengers (plus pilot, depending on configuration). The Airbus Helicopters H135 is a twin‑engine light helicopter oriented toward EMS, law enforcement, and corporate missions, with a broadly similar range of about 300–350 nm but usually a bit less cabin seating, commonly around 5–6 passengers in VIP/corporate layouts (higher in high‑density interiors). The Bell 429 GlobalRanger is a twin‑engine light/intermediate helicopter aimed at EMS and corporate transport, generally offering a longer range around 350–410 nm and a larger cabin that typically accommodates about 6–7 passengers. The Leonardo AW119Kx is a single‑engine light helicopter often chosen for utility and training roles, with about 300–350 nm of range and seating typically around 6–7 passengers. The Leonardo SH09 (often referenced as the Kopter/Leonardo SH09) is a modern single‑engine light helicopter positioned for corporate and utility missions, with an estimated range around 350–450 nm and a cabin generally intended for about 6–7 passengers.

SpecAIRBUS H130AIRBUS H135Bell 429 GlobalRangerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119KxAGUSTA / LEONARDO SH09
Summary
Cockpit32222
DOC / nm$ 5.00$ 6.33$ 6.29$ 6.76$4.48
Min Crew11111
Total Seats79888
Flight RulesVFRIFRIFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameH130H135429 GlobalRangerAW119KxSH09
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn-Development
Max Range (nm)333342365515430
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.71$ 0.79$ 0.79$ 0.84$0.56
Max Cabin Seats57666
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)229931242535
Standard Cabin Seats47666
Direct Operating Cost$ 640$ 861$ 931$ 885$627
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HHelionixBell BasiX-ProGarmin G1000HEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)128136148131140
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,450,000$6,150,000$7,500,000 $3,850,000 $3,500,000
Max Passengers7
Cabin
Cockpit32222
Min Crew11111
Total Seats79888
Max Cabin Seats5766
Standard Cabin Seats47666
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2DArrius 2B2+PW207D1PT6B-37AHTS 900
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)50004000400045005500
Horsepower95266011009171020
No. of Engines12211
Fuel Capacity (gal)143216.9160
Fuel Burn (gph)76
Dimensions
Length (ft)41.533.54342.5
Overall Height (ft)11.112.613.2511.9
Rotor Diameter (ft)35.1343635.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)173130
Width (ft)26.37
Cabin Width (ft)5
Cabin Height (ft)4
Cabin Length (ft)6.58
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)74