Compare Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Bell 407GXi vs Bell 429 GlobalRanger
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| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Bell |
| Aircraft Type | H135 | 407GXi | 429 GlobalRanger |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $6,150,000 | $3,225,000 | $7,500,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 861 | $ 589 | $ 931 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.33 | $ 4.43 | $ 6.29 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.79 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 133 | 148 |
| Max Range (nm) | 342 | 337 | 365 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3124 | 2300 | 2535 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 6 | 8 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 5 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 5 | 6 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Helionix | Garmin G1000H NXI | Bell BasiX-Pro |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Weights | |||
| MTOW (lbs) | 6570 | 5000 | 7000 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 6570 | 6000 | 8000 |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 2646 | 3100 | 3000 |
| BEW (lbs) | 3446 | 2700 | 4465 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3124 | 2300 | 2535 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 1110 | 856.26 | 1453 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 2014 | 1443 | 1082 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | - | 250 | - |
| Dimensions | |||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 34 | 35 | 36 |
| Width (ft) | - | 25.4 | 26.37 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 12.6 | 10.2 | 13.25 |
| Length (ft) | 33.5 | 41.4 | 43 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | - | 3.9 | 4 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | - | 5 | 5 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | - | - | 6.58 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 173 | 125 | 130 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | - | 16 | 74 |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Bell |
| Model | Arrius 2B2+ | M250-C47E/4 | PW207D1 |
| Horsepower | 660 | 862 | 1100 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 3500 | 4000 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | - | 127.8 | 216.9 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | - | 46 | 76 |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Helionix | Garmin G1000H NXI | Bell BasiX-Pro |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | Digital | Gyro | - |
| EFIS | - | GEA-71HB | - |
| FMS | - | 1 | 1 |
| Autopilot | 3-Axis | - | 1 x 3-Axis |
| PFD | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| MFD | - | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| AHRS | 1 | 1 | - |
| Flight Director | - | - | 2 |
| ADC | - | 1 | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 9 | 6 | 8 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 5 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 5 | 6 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | - | - |
| Other | |||
| Gear Type | High Skids | Low Skids | Low Skids |
| Rotorhead | 4-Blade Articulated | 4-Blade Articulated | 4-Blade Articulated |
| Tail Rotor | Enclosed Fenestron | 2-Blade | 4-Blade |
| Warranty | |||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | 1 | 2 |
| MTX Training Credits | - | - | 1 |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | 3 | 3 |
| Airframe (Hrs) | - | 1000 | 1000 |
| Engine (Hrs) | - | 1000 | 1000 |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 133 | 148 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 130 | 120 | 130 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 140 | 140 | 155 |
| Max Range (nm) | 342 | 337 | 365 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 342 | 337 | 304 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 3.6 | 4 | 4 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1560 | - | 2750 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | - | 18940 | 18710 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 13250 | 13550 | 14130 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 7200 | 11940 | 11290 |