Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Bell 407gxi vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Enstrom Helicotper 480b G vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Leonardo Aw119kx vs Leonardo Sh09 vs Md Helicopters Md 500e vs Md Helicopters Md 600n vs Robinson Helicopters R66

By category, the Airbus H130, Bell 407GXi, Enstrom 480B-G, Leonardo AW119Kx, MD 500E, MD 600N, and Robinson R66 are generally single‑engine light helicopters, while the Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger and Leonardo AW109 GrandNew are twin‑engine light/intermediate aircraft aimed at higher utilization, IFR capability, and added redundancy. Leonardo’s SH09 is a modern single‑engine light design positioned in the same broad class as the H130/407/AW119Kx. In range, the single‑engine light group typically offers medium cross‑country capability, with the 407GXi and AW119Kx often viewed as strong performers, the H130 emphasizing cabin comfort and tourism profiles, and the R66, 480B-G, and MD 500E generally used on shorter to moderate missions. The MD 600N’s NOTAR configuration targets low external noise and utility roles with comparable medium range. The twins, especially the AW109 and Bell 429, commonly provide longer practical legs and greater all‑weather mission flexibility. For passenger capacity, most single‑engine lights seat about five to seven occupants depending on layout, whereas the Bell 429 and AW109 typically carry more (often six to eight plus crew) with more usable cabin volume.