Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Bell 407gxi vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Bell 505 Jetranger X vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Leonardo Sh09 vs Md Helicopters Md 500e vs Md Helicopters Md 902 Exlplorer vs Robinson Helicopters R66

By category, the Airbus H135 and Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger are light twin-engine helicopters aimed at EMS, law enforcement, and corporate utility, while the Leonardo AW109 Grand New is a light twin positioned more toward fast, premium VIP/corporate transport. The MD 902 Explorer is also a light twin, often selected for specialized roles due to its NOTAR anti-torque system. In contrast, the Bell 407GXi and MD 500E are light single-engine utility helicopters, the Bell 505 JetRanger X is a light single optimized for training and light missions, and the Robinson R66 is a light single frequently used for utility and private/corporate missions. The Leonardo SH09 is a newer light single in the same general class as the 505/407/R66. For range, the light twins (H135, 429, AW109, MD 902) generally offer medium ranges, with the AW109 and 429 often at the higher end for this group, while light singles vary: the 407GXi and R66 tend to be mid-to-strong, the 505 moderate, and the MD 500E typically shorter depending on configuration. For passenger capacity, typical seating is about 4–6 for light singles, about 6–8 for H135/429/MD 902, and about 6–7 for the AW109.