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Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 429 Globalranger vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H135 and Bell 429 GlobalRanger sit in the light twin category, optimized for short-to-medium missions. The H135 typically carries around 5–7 passengers (depending on interior and mission fit) with roughly 300–350 nm class range, while the Bell 429 is similar in role but often offers a bit more cabin flexibility and commonly seats about 6–7 with a broadly comparable 300–400 nm class range. The Leonardo AW139 and Airbus H225 are medium twins aimed at longer legs and higher payload. The AW139 is widely used for EMS, utility, and offshore work, commonly accommodating about 8–12 passengers with roughly 500–600 nm class range. The H225 is larger within the medium-to-super-medium spectrum, typically configured around 16–19 passengers and offering about 450–600 nm class range depending on tanks and payload. The Leonardo AW189, a super-medium twin, targets offshore transport with a roomier cabin than the AW139, typically around 16–19 passengers and roughly 450–550 nm class range. The Sikorsky S-92 is a heavy twin for demanding offshore and SAR missions, commonly 19 passengers (sometimes higher-density) with about 500–600 nm class range.

SpecAIRBUS H135AIRBUS H225Bell 429 GlobalRangerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 6.33$ 20.87$ 6.29$ 11.69$ 15.57$ 19.79
Min Crew121212
Total Seats9218172121
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameH135H225429 GlobalRangerAW139AW189S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)342454365573651439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.99$ 0.79$ 0.69$ 0.74$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats7286151919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)312411929253547017417
Standard Cabin Seats7196151919
Direct Operating Cost$ 861$ 2,963$ 931$ 1,929$ 2,413$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HelionixEFISBell BasiX-ProEFISEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136142148165155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$6,150,000$ 29,500,000$7,500,000 $15,900,000 $2,413,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Min Crew121212
Total Seats9218172121
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats7286151919
Standard Cabin Seats7196151919
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelArrius 2B2+Makila 2A1PW207D1PT6C-67CCT7-2E1CT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400035004000500040004000
Horsepower66021001100167919832520
No. of Engines222221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684216.9414760
Fuel Burn (gph)76
Dimensions
Length (ft)33.563.44354.757.8
Overall Height (ft)12.616.313.2516.416.617.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)3453.23654.748
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)173547130282395775
Width (ft)26.37
Cabin Width (ft)5
Cabin Height (ft)4
Cabin Length (ft)6.58
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)7412085140