Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Bell 407gxi vs Bell 412epi vs Bell 429 Globalranger vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Bell 505 Jetranger X vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw169
| Spec | AIRBUS H135 | AIRBUS H160 | Bell 407GXi | Bell 412EPi | Bell 429 GlobalRanger | Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger | Bell 505 JetRanger X | Bell 525 Relentless | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.33 | — | $ 4.43 | $ 12.09 | $ 6.29 | $ 6.05 | $ 3.53 | — | $ 11.69 | $ 11.84 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 14 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 18 | 17 | 12 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Bell | Bell | Bell | Bell | Bell | Leonardo | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | H135 | H160 | 407GXi | 412EPi | 429 GlobalRanger | 429WLG GlobalRanger | 505 JetRanger X | 525 Relentless | AW139 | AW169 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 342 | 460 | 337 | 361 | 365 | 381 | 306 | 580 | 573 | 440 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | — | $ 0.74 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.76 | $ 0.71 | — | $ 0.69 | $ 0.99 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 6 | 6 | — | 16 | 15 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3124 | 3992 | 2300 | 4829 | 2535 | 2528 | 1500 | 6675 | 4701 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 15 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 861 | — | $ 589 | $ 1,487 | $ 931 | $ 931 | $ 441 | — | $ 1,929 | $ 1,658 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Helionix | EFIS | Garmin G1000H NXI | Bell BasiX-Pro | Bell BasiX-Pro | Bell BasiX-Pro | Garmin G1000H | Garmin G5000H | EFIS | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 155 | 133 | 123 | 148 | 154 | 125 | 160 | 165 | 140 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $6,150,000 | $14,000,000 | $3,225,000 | $ 12,500,000 | $7,500,000 | $7,700,000 | $1,445,000 | $15,000,000 | $15,900,000 | $9,450,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 14 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 18 | 17 | 12 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | Green Interior | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 6 | 6 | — | 16 | 15 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 15 | 10 |
| Engine | ||||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Dual-Channel | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Arrius 2B2+ | HE Arrano | M250-C47E/4 | PT6T-9 | PW207D1 | PW207D1 | Arrius 2R | CT7-2F1 | PT6C-67C | PW210A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 3500 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 5000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 660 | — | 862 | 1370 | 1100 | 1100 | 505 | 1800 | 1679 | 1000 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 46 | 113 | 76 | 76 | 32.3 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 127.8 | 330.5 | 216.9 | 216.9 | 84.85 | 641 | 414 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||||||
| Length (ft) | 33.5 | 39.4 | 41.4 | 52.1 | 43 | 43 | 42.48 | 61.58 | 54.7 | 48.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 12.6 | 13.1 | 10.2 | 11.5 | 13.25 | 12.39 | 10.65 | 18.18 | 16.4 | 14.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 34 | 45.2 | 35 | 46 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 54.5 | 54.7 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 173 | — | 125 | 220 | 130 | 130 | 137 | — | 282 | 222.5 |
| Width (ft) | — | — | 25.4 | 33 | 26.37 | 26.37 | 6.51 | 25.77 | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | — | 5 | — | 5 | 5 | 4.66 | 7.58 | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | — | 3.9 | — | 4 | 4 | 2.75 | 4.5 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 16 | 28 | 74 | 74 | 18 | 128 | 120 | 49.5 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | — | — | — | 6.58 | 6.58 | 7.17 | 15.5 | — | — |