Compare Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger vs Leonardo AW109 Trekker
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| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Type | H135 | H155 | 429WLG GlobalRanger | AW109 Trekker |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $6,150,000 | $14,800,000 | $7,700,000 | $6,950,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 861 | $ 1,593 | $ 931 | $ 1,125 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.33 | $ 11.06 | $ 6.05 | $ 7.40 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.76 | $ 0.93 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 144 | 154 | 152 |
| Max Range (nm) | 342 | 423 | 381 | 450 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3124 | 4012 | 2528 | - |
| Total Seats | 9 | 14 | 8 | 8 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Helionix | EFIS | Bell BasiX-Pro | Genesys Aerosystems |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | VFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Weights | ||||
| MTOW (lbs) | 6570 | 10846 | 7500 | 7000 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 6570 | 10846 | 8000 | - |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 2646 | 3527 | 3000 | - |
| BEW (lbs) | 3446 | 5574 | 4715 | - |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3124 | 4012 | 2528 | - |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 1110 | 1411 | 1453 | 1278 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 2014 | 3661 | 1075 | - |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 34 | 41.1 | 36 | 35.5 |
| Width (ft) | - | - | 26.37 | - |
| Overall Height (ft) | 12.6 | 14.3 | 12.39 | 11.5 |
| Length (ft) | 33.5 | 46.9 | 43 | 42.5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | - | - | 4 | - |
| Cabin Width (ft) | - | - | 5 | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | - | - | 6.58 | - |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 173 | 235.2 | 130 | - |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | - | 88.3 | 74 | - |
| Engine | ||||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Leonardo |
| Model | Arrius 2B2+ | Arriel 2C2 | PW207D1 | PW207C |
| Horsepower | 660 | 943 | 1100 | 735 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | - | 332 | 216.9 | 152 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | - | - | 76 | - |
| Avionics | ||||
| Flight Deck | Helionix | EFIS | Bell BasiX-Pro | Genesys Aerosystems |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | VFR |
| Standby Instrument | Digital | Digital | - | - |
| FMS | - | - | 1 | - |
| Autopilot | 3-Axis | 4-Axis | 1 x 3-Axis | 1 |
| PFD | 2 | 2 | 2 | - |
| MFD | - | - | 2 | - |
| GPS | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| AHRS | 1 | 2 | - | - |
| Flight Director | - | - | 2 | - |
| ADC | - | 2 | - | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Total Seats | 9 | 14 | 8 | 8 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | Green Interior | - | - |
| Other | ||||
| Gear Type | High Skids | Retractable Wheels | Retractable Wheel | Skids |
| Rotorhead | 4-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated | 4-Blade Articulated | 4-Blade Articulated |
| Tail Rotor | Enclosed Fenestron | Enclosed Fenestron | 4-Blade | 2-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 | 144 | 154 | 152 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 130 | 140 | 134 | 152 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 140 | 175 | 155 | 152 |
| Max Range (nm) | 342 | 423 | 381 | 450 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 342 | 423 | 320 | 450 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 3.6 | 4 | 4.1 | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1560 | 1154 | 2750 | - |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | - | - | 18710 | - |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 13250 | 7050 | 14130 | 15200 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 7200 | - | 11290 | 9600 |