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

All four are light twin or single helicopters aimed at passenger transport and utility work, but they differ in category, typical range, and cabin capacity. The Airbus Helicopters H135 is a light twin often used for EMS, law enforcement, and corporate shuttle missions; it typically carries about 5–6 passengers (plus pilot[s]) and offers roughly 300–350 nm of range depending on configuration. The Bell 407GXi is a light single, valued for simplicity and hot-and-high performance; it commonly seats about 5 passengers plus a pilot and has a typical range around 300–330 nm. The Bell 429 GlobalRanger is a light twin with a larger cabin than the H135, frequently configured for 6–7 passengers (plus pilot[s]) and commonly achieves about 380–420 nm range. The Leonardo AW109 Trekker is a light twin positioned toward higher cruise performance and executive/utility flexibility; it generally carries about 6–7 passengers (plus pilot[s]) and typically offers around 400–500 nm range, again varying with fuel, payload, and mission equipment.

SpecAIRBUS H135Bell 407GXiBell 429 GlobalRangerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Trekker
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.33$ 4.43$ 6.29$ 7.40
Min Crew1111
Total Seats9688
Flight RulesIFRVFRIFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellBellLeonardo
Aircraft NameH135407GXi429 GlobalRangerAW109 Trekker
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)342337365450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.74$ 0.79$ 0.93
Max Cabin Seats7566
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)312423002535
Standard Cabin Seats7566
Direct Operating Cost$ 861$ 589$ 931$ 1,125
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HelionixGarmin G1000H NXIBell BasiX-ProGenesys Aerosystems
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136133148152
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$6,150,000$3,225,000$7,500,000 $6,950,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew1111
Total Seats9688
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats7566
Standard Cabin Seats7566
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelArrius 2B2+M250-C47E/4PW207D1PW207C
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000350040004000
Horsepower6608621100735
No. of Engines2122
Fuel Burn (gph)4676
Fuel Capacity (gal)127.8216.9152
Dimensions
Length (ft)33.541.44342.5
Overall Height (ft)12.610.213.2511.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)34353635.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)173125130
Width (ft)25.426.37
Cabin Width (ft)55
Cabin Height (ft)3.94
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1674
Cabin Length (ft)6.58