Compare Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Bell 429 GlobalRanger vs Leonardo AW169
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| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Type | H135 | H145 | H175 | 429 GlobalRanger | AW169 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $6,150,000 | $10,200,000 | $17,900,000 | $7,500,000 | $9,450,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 861 | $ 1,210 | $ 2,016 | $ 931 | $ 1,658 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.33 | $ 9.31 | $ 13.53 | $ 6.29 | $ 11.84 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.75 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.99 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 130 | 149 | 148 | 140 |
| Max Range (nm) | 342 | 352 | 573 | 365 | 440 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3124 | 4200 | 6797 | 2535 | - |
| Total Seats | 9 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 12 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 10 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 9 | 18 | 6 | 10 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Helionix | EFIS | EFIS | Bell BasiX-Pro | EFIS |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Weights | |||||
| MTOW (lbs) | 6570 | 8378 | 17196 | 7000 | 10141 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 6570 | 8378 | 17196 | 8000 | - |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 2646 | 3527 | 5952 | 3000 | - |
| BEW (lbs) | 3446 | 4231 | 10251 | 4465 | - |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3124 | 4200 | 6797 | 2535 | - |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 1110 | 1434 | 4146 | 1453 | - |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 2014 | 2492 | 2803 | 1082 | - |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 34 | 36.1 | 48.5 | 36 | - |
| Width (ft) | - | - | - | 26.37 | - |
| Overall Height (ft) | 12.6 | 13 | 17.5 | 13.25 | 14.8 |
| Length (ft) | 33.5 | 44.8 | 59.2 | 43 | 48.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | - | - | - | 4 | - |
| Cabin Width (ft) | - | - | - | 5 | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | - | - | - | 6.58 | - |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 173 | 166 | 423.8 | 130 | 222.5 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | - | 46.8 | 81.9 | 74 | 49.5 |
| Engine | |||||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Leonardo |
| Model | Arrius 2B2+ | Arriel 2E | PT6A-67E | PW207D1 | PW210A |
| Horsepower | 660 | 894 | 1775 | 1100 | 1000 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 3500 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | - | - | - | 216.9 | - |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | - | - | - | 76 | - |
| Avionics | |||||
| Flight Deck | Helionix | EFIS | EFIS | Bell BasiX-Pro | EFIS |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | Digital | Digital | - | - | - |
| FMS | - | - | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Autopilot | 3-Axis | 4-Axis | 4-Axis | 1 x 3-Axis | 2 |
| PFD | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - |
| MFD | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| GPS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| AHRS | 1 | 3 | - | - | - |
| Flight Director | - | - | - | 2 | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Total Seats | 9 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 12 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 10 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 9 | 18 | 6 | 10 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | Green Interior | - | - | - |
| Other | |||||
| Gear Type | High Skids | Retractable Wheels | Retractable Wheels | Low Skids | Retractable Wheels |
| Rotorhead | 4-Blade Articulated | 4-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated | 4-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated |
| Tail Rotor | Enclosed Fenestron | Enclosed Fenestron | 4-Blade | 4-Blade | 3-Blade |
| Warranty | |||||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | - | - | 2 | - |
| MTX Training Credits | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | - | - | 3 | - |
| Airframe (Hrs) | - | - | - | 1000 | - |
| Engine (Hrs) | - | - | - | 1000 | - |
| Performance | |||||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 130 | 149 | 148 | 140 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 130 | 127 | 145 | 130 | 140 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 140 | 143 | 175 | 155 | 165 |
| Max Range (nm) | 342 | 352 | 573 | 365 | 440 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 342 | 352 | 540 | 304 | 440 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 3.6 | 3.6 | 5.75 | 4 | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1560 | 925 | 1555 | 2750 | - |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | - | - | 15000 | 18710 | - |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 13250 | 12550 | 10528 | 14130 | 14500 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 7200 | 8750 | 5432 | 11290 | 11000 |