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.
| Spec | AIRBUS H135 | AIRBUS H225 | Bell 429 GlobalRanger | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.33 | $ 20.87 | $ 6.29 | $ 11.69 | $ 15.57 | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 21 | 8 | 17 | 21 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Leonardo | Leonardo | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | H135 | H225 | 429 GlobalRanger | AW139 | AW189 | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 342 | 454 | 365 | 573 | 651 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.99 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.69 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 28 | 6 | 15 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3124 | 11929 | 2535 | 4701 | — | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 19 | 6 | 15 | 19 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 861 | $ 2,963 | $ 931 | $ 1,929 | $ 2,413 | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Helionix | EFIS | Bell BasiX-Pro | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 142 | 148 | 165 | 155 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $6,150,000 | $ 29,500,000 | $7,500,000 | $15,900,000 | $2,413,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 21 | 8 | 17 | 21 | 21 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 28 | 6 | 15 | 19 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 19 | 6 | 15 | 19 | 19 |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Arrius 2B2+ | Makila 2A1 | PW207D1 | PT6C-67C | CT7-2E1 | CT7-8A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 3500 | 4000 | 5000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 660 | 2100 | 1100 | 1679 | 1983 | 2520 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 684 | 216.9 | 414 | — | 760 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 76 | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 33.5 | 63.4 | 43 | 54.7 | 57.8 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 12.6 | 16.3 | 13.25 | 16.4 | 16.6 | 17.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 34 | 53.2 | 36 | 54.7 | 48 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 173 | 547 | 130 | 282 | 395 | 775 |
| Width (ft) | — | — | 26.37 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | — | 5 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | — | 4 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | — | 6.58 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 74 | 120 | 85 | 140 |