Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Bell 407gxi vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Bell 505 Jetranger X vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Leonardo Aw119kx vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Leonardo Sh09 vs Md Helicopters Md 500e vs Md Helicopters Md 902 Exlplorer vs Robinson Helicopters R66 vs Sikorsky S 76d
The H135, Bell 429WLG, AW109 Grand New, AW169 and Sikorsky S-76D sit in the light twin/medium-light twin category, typically used for EMS, corporate and utility work. In that group, the H135 is a compact light twin with short-to-mid range and about 5–7 passengers; the 429 is a roomier light twin with mid range and roughly 6–7. The AW109 is a fast light twin with mid range and around 6–7. The AW169 and S-76D are larger medium-light twins with mid-to-longer range and commonly 8–12 passengers depending on layout. The Bell 407GXi and Leonardo AW119Kx are light singles with mid range and about 6–7 passengers, while the Bell 505 and MD 500E are lighter singles with shorter range and typically 4–5. The Robinson R66 is a light single with short-to-mid range and about 4–5. The MD 902 is a light twin with mid range and about 6–8. At the heavy end, the AW139 is a medium twin with longer range and about 12–15, the AW189 is a larger medium twin with long range and roughly 16–19, and the Bell 525 is a super-medium with long range and about 16–20. The SH09 is a modern light single concept with mid range and about 4–5.
| Spec | AIRBUS H135 | Bell 407GXi | Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger | Bell 505 JetRanger X | Bell 525 Relentless | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand New | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119Kx | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO SH09 | MD Helicopters MD 500E | MD Helicopters MD 902 Exlplorer | ROBINSON R66 | Sikorsky S-76D |
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| Summary | |||||||||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.33 | $ 4.43 | $ 6.05 | $ 3.53 | — | $ 7.31 | $ 6.76 | $ 11.69 | $ 11.84 | $ 15.57 | $4.48 | $ 2.95 | $ 7.54 | $ 3.49 | $ 11.49 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 12 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 12 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | IFR | VFR | IFR | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Bell | Bell | Bell | Leonardo | Leonardo | Leonardo | Leonardo | Leonardo | Leonardo | MD Helicotpers | MD Helicotpers | Robinson Helicopters | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | H135 | 407GXi | 429WLG GlobalRanger | 505 JetRanger X | 525 Relentless | AW109 Grand New | AW119Kx | AW139 | AW169 | AW189 | SH09 | MD 500E | MD 902 Exlplorer | R66 | S-76D |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In-Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 342 | 337 | 381 | 306 | 580 | 464 | 515 | 573 | 440 | 651 | 430 | 258 | 317 | 350 | 441 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.76 | $ 0.71 | — | $ 0.91 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.69 | $ 0.99 | $ 0.74 | $0.56 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.94 | $ 0.70 | $ 0.96 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 5 | 6 | — | 16 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 10 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 6 | — | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3124 | 2300 | 2528 | 1500 | 6675 | — | — | 4701 | — | — | — | 1483 | 3125 | 1355 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 10 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 861 | $ 589 | $ 931 | $ 441 | — | $ 1,140 | $ 885 | $ 1,929 | $ 1,658 | $ 2,413 | $627 | $ 398 | $ 988 | $ 384 | $ 1,781 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Helionix | Garmin G1000H NXI | Bell BasiX-Pro | Garmin G1000H | Garmin G5000H | EFIS | Garmin G1000H | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS | Gyro / Analog | Garmin G500H | Gyro / Analog | Thales TopDeck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 133 | 154 | 125 | 160 | 156 | 131 | 165 | 140 | 155 | 140 | 135 | 131 | 110 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $6,150,000 | $3,225,000 | $7,700,000 | $1,445,000 | $15,000,000 | $ 7,800,000 | $3,850,000 | $15,900,000 | $9,450,000 | $2,413,000 | $3,500,000 | $ 2,750,000 | $7,250,000 | $ 920,000 | $14,900,000 |
| Max Passengers | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||||||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 12 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 12 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 5 | 6 | — | 16 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 10 | 19 | — | 3 | 6 | — | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 10 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 10 |
| Engine | |||||||||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Dual-Channel | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Model | Arrius 2B2+ | M250-C47E/4 | PW207D1 | Arrius 2R | CT7-2F1 | PW207C | PT6B-37A | PT6C-67C | PW210A | CT7-2E1 | HTS 900 | 250-C20B | PW207E | RR300 | PW210S |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 3500 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4500 | 5000 | 4000 | 4000 | 5500 | 3500 | 4000 | 2000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 660 | 862 | 1100 | 505 | 1800 | 735 | 917 | 1679 | 1000 | 1983 | 1020 | 420 | 710 | 300 | 1077 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 46 | 76 | 32.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 35 | 65 | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 127.8 | 216.9 | 84.85 | 641 | 152 | 160 | 414 | — | — | — | 64 | 159 | 73.6 | 296 |
| Dimensions | |||||||||||||||
| Length (ft) | 33.5 | 41.4 | 43 | 42.48 | 61.58 | 42.5 | 42.5 | 54.7 | 48.1 | 57.8 | — | 30.9 | 40.6 | 38.3 | 52.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 12.6 | 10.2 | 12.39 | 10.65 | 18.18 | 11.5 | 11.9 | 16.4 | 14.8 | 16.6 | — | 8.7 | 12 | 11.4 | 14.5 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 54.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 | 54.7 | — | 48 | — | 26.4 | 33.9 | 33 | 44 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 173 | 125 | 130 | 137 | — | — | — | 282 | 222.5 | 395 | — | — | — | 50 | — |
| Width (ft) | — | 25.4 | 26.37 | 6.51 | 25.77 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 5 | 5 | 4.66 | 7.58 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 3.9 | 4 | 2.75 | 4.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 16 | 74 | 18 | 128 | — | — | 120 | 49.5 | 85 | — | — | — | 18 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | — | 6.58 | 7.17 | 15.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |