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Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Leonardo Aw109 Trekker vs Leonardo Aw139

The Airbus H135 is a light twin in the entry category, typically seating about 6–7 passengers (plus crew) with a practical range around 300–350 nm depending on fit and reserves. The Airbus H155 sits in the medium twin class, offering a larger cabin for roughly 8–12 passengers and a longer typical range around 430–480 nm. The Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger is a light twin comparable in mission set to the H135 but with a roomier cabin, commonly configured for about 6–7 passengers (up to around 8), and a typical range roughly 350–400 nm. The Leonardo AW109 Trekker is a light twin optimized for speed and utility, usually carrying about 6–7 passengers with a typical range around 400–500 nm depending on tanks and mission equipment. The Leonardo AW139 is a medium twin and a step up in capacity and payload, commonly configured for about 10–15 passengers, with a typical range around 500–600 nm. Overall, H135/429/AW109 occupy the light segment, while H155 and AW139 deliver medium-class cabin volume and higher passenger counts with longer ranges.

SpecAIRBUS H135AIRBUS H155Bell 429WLG GlobalRangerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 TrekkerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 6.33$ 11.06$ 6.05$ 7.40$ 11.69
Min Crew12112
Total Seats9148817
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameH135H155429WLG GlobalRangerAW109 TrekkerAW139
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)342423381450573
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.74$ 0.76$ 0.93$ 0.69
Max Cabin Seats7126615
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)3124401225284701
Standard Cabin Seats7126615
Direct Operating Cost$ 861$ 1,593$ 931$ 1,125$ 1,929
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HelionixEFISBell BasiX-ProGenesys AerosystemsEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136144154152165
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$6,150,000$14,800,000$7,700,000 $6,950,000 $15,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Min Crew12112
Total Seats9148817
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats7126615
Standard Cabin Seats7126615
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelArrius 2B2+Arriel 2C2PW207D1PW207CPT6C-67C
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40004000400040005000
Horsepower66094311007351679
No. of Engines22222
Fuel Capacity (gal)332216.9152414
Fuel Burn (gph)76
Dimensions
Length (ft)33.546.94342.554.7
Overall Height (ft)12.614.312.3911.516.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)3441.13635.554.7
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)173235.2130282
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)88.374120
Width (ft)26.37
Cabin Width (ft)5
Cabin Height (ft)4
Cabin Length (ft)6.58