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

The Airbus Helicopters H135 is a light twin used widely for EMS and training; it typically carries about five to seven passengers (depending on interior fit) and offers a moderate range on the order of roughly 300–350 nautical miles. The Bell 429 GlobalRanger is also a light twin but is generally positioned a step up in cabin volume and payload; typical seating is around six to seven passengers, with range commonly in the mid‑300‑nautical‑mile class. The Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger is the same basic aircraft in category and cabin, but with skid gear rather than wheels, so passenger capacity remains similar while practical range is broadly comparable (mission equipment and fuel options drive the real difference more than landing gear). The Leonardo AW109 Trekker is a light twin oriented toward utility and higher cruise performance; it commonly seats about six to seven passengers and can reach roughly 400+ nautical miles in many configurations. The Leonardo SH09 is a newer, smaller light twin concept aimed at modern avionics and operating economics, with a typical capacity around five to six passengers and a range broadly similar to other light twins, roughly in the 300–400 nautical mile band depending on final configuration.