Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Bell 407gxi vs Bell 429 Globalranger vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Leonardo Aw109 Trekker vs Leonardo Sh09

All seven are light, twin‑engine helicopters except the Bell 407GXi, which is a single‑engine light helicopter and typically the least complex and lowest operating‑cost option, but with less redundancy. The Airbus Helicopters H135 is a light twin optimized for EMS, police, and corporate missions, offering solid speed and efficiency with a moderate range. The Bell 429 GlobalRanger is a light twin with a roomy cabin and strong hot‑and‑high performance; the 429WLG is the same aircraft with wheeled landing gear, trading a small weight/drag penalty for easier ground handling and some operational conveniences, so range is broadly similar but can be slightly reduced depending on configuration. The Leonardo AW109 Trekker is a light twin aimed at utility and passenger transport, often delivering higher cruise speeds and competitive range in this class. The Leonardo SH09 is a new‑generation light twin intended for multi‑role operations, with cabin and performance targets comparable to other modern light twins. Passenger capacity typically runs about 6–7 passengers for the 407GXi, about 6–7 for the H135, about 7–8 for the Bell 429/429WLG, about 6–7 for the AW109 Trekker, and about 7–8 for the SH09, with range generally shortest on the 407GXi and broadly similar among the light twins depending on fuel and mission fit.