Compare Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Bell 429 GlobalRanger vs Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger vs Leonardo AW109 Grand New vs MD Helicopters MD 902 Exlplorer

Airbus Helicopters H135
Bell 429 GlobalRanger
Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger
Leonardo AW109 Grand New
MD Helicopters MD 902 Exlplorer
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellBellLeonardoMD Helicotpers
Aircraft TypeH135429 GlobalRanger429WLG GlobalRangerAW109 Grand NewMD 902 Exlplorer
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$6,150,000$7,500,000$7,700,000$ 7,800,000 $7,250,000
Direct Operating Cost$ 861$ 931$ 931$ 1,140$ 988
DOC / nm$ 6.33$ 6.29$ 6.05$ 7.31$ 7.54
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.79$ 0.76$ 0.91$ 0.94
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136148154156131
Max Range (nm)342365381464317
Useful Load (lbs)312425352528-3125
Total Seats98888
Cockpit22222
Standard Cabin Seats76666
Max Cabin Seats76666
Min Crew11111
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HelionixBell BasiX-ProBell BasiX-ProEFISGarmin G500H
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRVFRVFR
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Weights
MTOW (lbs)65707000750070006500
MTOW External Load (lbs)657080008000-6900
Max External Load (lbs)264630003000-3000
BEW (lbs)344644654715-3375
Useful Load (lbs)312425352528-3125
Fuel Capacity (lbs)11101453145312781065
Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs)201410821075-2151
Dimensions
Rotor Diameter (ft)34363635.533.9
Width (ft)-26.3726.37--
Overall Height (ft)12.613.2512.3911.512
Length (ft)33.5434342.540.6
Cabin Height (ft)-44--
Cabin Width (ft)-55--
Cabin Length (ft)-6.586.58--
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)173130130--
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)-7474--
Engine
No. of Engines22222
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellBellLeonardoMD Helicotpers
ModelArrius 2B2+PW207D1PW207D1PW207CPW207E
Horsepower66011001100735710
FADECYesYesYesYesNo
TBO (hrs)40004000400040004000
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)-216.9216.9152159
Fuel Burn (gph)-7676-65
Avionics
Flight DeckHelionixBell BasiX-ProBell BasiX-ProEFISGarmin G500H
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRVFRVFR
Standby InstrumentDigital----
FMS-11--
Autopilot3-Axis1 x 3-Axis1 x 3-Axis1-
PFD212-1
MFD-12-1
GPS12221
AHRS1----
Flight Director-22--
Transponder12221
VHF Com12221
VHF NAV12221
Cabin
Total Seats98888
Cockpit22222
Standard Cabin Seats76666
Max Cabin Seats76666
Min Crew11111
ConfigurationGreen Interior----
Other
Gear TypeHigh SkidsLow SkidsRetractable WheelRetractable WheelsLow Skids
Rotorhead4-Blade Articulated4-Blade Articulated4-Blade Articulated4-Blade Articulated5-Blade Articulated
Tail RotorEnclosed Fenestron4-Blade4-Blade2-BladeNOTAR
Warranty
Pilot Training Credits-22-1
MTX Training Credits-11--
Airframe (Yrs)-33-1
Airframe (Hrs)-10001000--
Engine (Hrs)-10001000--
Performance
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136148154156131
Long Range Cruise (ktas)130130134156131
Max Speed (Vne)140155155168-
Max Range (nm)342365381464317
Range Seats Full (nm)342304320464317
Endurance (hrs)3.644.1-3.4
Max Climb Rate (fpm)15602750275019302120
Service Ceiling (ft)-18710187101600021200
Hover IGE (ft)1325014130141301560010650
Hover OGE (ft)72001129011290100008780
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