Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Bell 429 Globalranger vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Leonardo Aw169

All six are twin‑engine civil helicopters, but they span light to medium classes. The Airbus H135 is a light twin typically used for EMS and training, offering the shortest reach of the group (roughly 300–350 nm) and usually carrying about 5–7 passengers depending on interior. The Airbus H145 is a larger light/upper‑light twin with longer legs (about 330–400 nm) and commonly 6–9 passengers. The Airbus H155 steps into the medium category, generally providing the longest range among these (around 400+ nm) and the largest cabin, typically configured for about 8–13 passengers. Bell’s 429 GlobalRanger is a light twin comparable in mission set to the H145, with range broadly in the 350–400 nm class and typical seating around 6–7 passengers; the 429WLG variant is essentially the same aircraft with wheeled landing gear, so category, range, and capacity are broadly similar, with minor weight/performance tradeoffs depending on configuration. The Leonardo AW169 sits in the light‑intermediate/medium‑light bracket, generally matching the H145/429 on range (about 350–440 nm depending on fit) while offering flexible cabins typically around 6–10 passengers.