Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Bell 407gxi vs Bell 429 Globalranger vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Leonardo Aw109 Trekker vs Leonardo Sh09
| Spec | AIRBUS H135 | Bell 407GXi | Bell 429 GlobalRanger | Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Trekker | AGUSTA / LEONARDO SH09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.33 | $ 4.43 | $ 6.29 | $ 6.05 | $ 7.40 | $4.48 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | VFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Bell | Bell | Leonardo | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | H135 | 407GXi | 429 GlobalRanger | 429WLG GlobalRanger | AW109 Trekker | SH09 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In-Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 342 | 337 | 365 | 381 | 450 | 430 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.76 | $ 0.93 | $0.56 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3124 | 2300 | 2535 | 2528 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 861 | $ 589 | $ 931 | $ 931 | $ 1,125 | $627 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Helionix | Garmin G1000H NXI | Bell BasiX-Pro | Bell BasiX-Pro | Genesys Aerosystems | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 133 | 148 | 154 | 152 | 140 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $6,150,000 | $3,225,000 | $7,500,000 | $7,700,000 | $6,950,000 | $3,500,000 |
| Max Passengers | — | — | — | — | — | 7 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Arrius 2B2+ | M250-C47E/4 | PW207D1 | PW207D1 | PW207C | HTS 900 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 3500 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 5500 |
| Horsepower | 660 | 862 | 1100 | 1100 | 735 | 1020 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 46 | 76 | 76 | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 127.8 | 216.9 | 216.9 | 152 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 33.5 | 41.4 | 43 | 43 | 42.5 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 12.6 | 10.2 | 13.25 | 12.39 | 11.5 | — |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 35.5 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 173 | 125 | 130 | 130 | — | — |
| Width (ft) | — | 25.4 | 26.37 | 26.37 | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 3.9 | 4 | 4 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 16 | 74 | 74 | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | — | 6.58 | 6.58 | — | — |