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Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Bell 429 Globalranger vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Sikorsky S 76d

The Airbus H135 and H145 are light twin-engine helicopters typically used for EMS and utility work; they carry about 5–8 passengers depending on interior, with typical mission ranges roughly in the 300–350 nm class. The Bell 429 GlobalRanger sits in a similar light-twin category with a comparable 6–7 passenger cabin and broadly similar range, often around 300–400 nm depending on reserves and configuration. Moving up, the Airbus H155 is a medium twin with a noticeably larger cabin, commonly configured for about 8–12 passengers and offering longer legs, often around 400–500 nm. The Sikorsky S-76D is also a medium twin frequently used for corporate and offshore transport, generally seating about 8 passengers and typically offering around 350–450 nm of range. The Airbus H160 is a newer medium twin aimed at higher efficiency and comfort, usually configured around 8–12 passengers with range commonly in the 450–550 nm bracket. At the larger end, the Bell 525 Relentless is a super-medium twin designed for offshore and executive missions, typically 12–16 passengers with longer range, often about 500–600+ nm depending on fit and reserves.

SpecAIRBUS H135AIRBUS H145AIRBUS H155AIRBUS H160Bell 429 GlobalRangerBell 525 RelentlessSikorsky S-76D
Summary
Cockpit2222222
DOC / nm$ 6.33$ 9.31$ 11.06$ 6.29$ 11.49
Min Crew1122122
Total Seats910141481812
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersBellBellSikorsky
Aircraft NameH135H145H155H160429 GlobalRanger525 RelentlessS-76D
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)342352423460365580441
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.93$ 0.74$ 0.79$ 0.96
Max Cabin Seats79121261610
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)312442004012399225356675
Standard Cabin Seats78121261610
Direct Operating Cost$ 861$ 1,210$ 1,593$ 931$ 1,781
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HelionixEFISEFISEFISBell BasiX-ProGarmin G5000HThales TopDeck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136130144155148160155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$6,150,000$10,200,000$14,800,000$14,000,000$7,500,000$15,000,000 $14,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222222
Min Crew1122122
Total Seats910141481812
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen InteriorGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats79121261610
Standard Cabin Seats78121261610
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesDual-ChannelYes
ModelArrius 2B2+Arriel 2EArriel 2C2HE ArranoPW207D1CT7-2F1PW210S
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000400040004000400040004000
Horsepower660894943110018001077
No. of Engines2222221
Fuel Capacity (gal)332216.9641296
Fuel Burn (gph)76
Dimensions
Length (ft)33.544.846.939.44361.5852.5
Overall Height (ft)12.61314.313.113.2518.1814.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)3436.141.145.23654.544
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)173166235.2130
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.888.374128
Width (ft)26.3725.77
Cabin Width (ft)57.58
Cabin Height (ft)44.5
Cabin Length (ft)6.5815.5