Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Leonardo Aw109 Trekker

The Airbus H135 is a light twin typically used for EMS, training, and utility work. It sits in the smallest category here, generally carrying about 5–7 passengers depending on interior and mission fit, with a practical range that is usually in the roughly 300–350 nautical mile class. The Leonardo AW109 Trekker is also a light twin, positioned for fast corporate and utility missions with skids and good hot-and-high capability. It commonly accommodates about 6–7 passengers, and its range is broadly similar to other light twins, often around the low-to-mid 300 nautical mile range depending on tanks and reserves. The Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger is a larger light twin/upper-light platform with a roomy cabin aimed at EMS and corporate transport. It typically carries about 6–7 passengers (or substantial medical/mission equipment) and offers range commonly in the mid-300 nautical mile class. The Airbus H155 is the step-up “medium” helicopter in this group, optimized for offshore and VIP transport. It generally seats more, often around 8–12 passengers by configuration, and provides the longest range here, commonly around 450–500 nautical miles with typical reserves.