Compare Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Bell 429 GlobalRanger vs Leonardo AW109 Trekker vs Pilatus PC-12 NGX

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Manufacturer	Airbus Helicopters	Bell	Leonardo	Pilatus
Aircraft Type	H135	429 GlobalRanger	AW109 Trekker	PC-12 NGX
Base Aircraft Price (USD)	$6,150,000	$7,500,000	$6,950,000	$5,350,000
Direct Operating Cost	$ 861	$ 931	$ 1,125	$ 793
DOC / nm	$ 6.33	$ 6.29	$ 7.40	$ 2.78
DOC / nm / Seat	$ 0.79	$ 0.79	$ 0.93	$ 0.46
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)	136	148	152	290
Max Range (nm)	342	365	450	1866
Useful Load (lbs)	3124	2535	-	3692
Total Seats	9	8	8	8
Cockpit	2	2	2	2
Standard Cabin Seats	7	6	6	6
Max Cabin Seats	7	6	6	9
Min Crew	1	1	1	1
Flight Deck (Base Spec)	Helionix	Bell BasiX-Pro	Genesys Aerosystems	Honeywell Primus Apex
Flight Rules	IFR	IFR	VFR	IFR
Certification	FAA / EASA	FAA / EASA	FAA / EASA	FAA / EASA
OEM Verification	Un-Verified	VERIFIED	Un-Verified	VERIFIED
MRAMP (lbs)	-	-	-	10495
MTOW (lbs)	6570	7000	7000	10450
MTOW External Load (lbs)	6570	8000	-	-
Max External Load (lbs)	2646	3000	-	-
MLW (lbs)	-	-	-	9921
MZFW (lbs)	-	-	-	9039
BOW (lbs)	-	-	-	6803
BEW (lbs)	3446	4465	-	6758
Useful Load (lbs)	3124	2535	-	3692
Max Payload (lbs)	-	-	-	2235
Fuel Capacity (lbs)	1110	1453	1278	2704
Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs)	2014	1082	-	-
Payload Max Fuel (lbs)	-	-	-	988
Dimensions
Wingspan (ft)	-	-	-	53.33
Rotor Diameter (ft)	34	36	35.5	-
Width (ft)	-	26.37	-	-
Overall Height (ft)	12.6	13.25	11.5	14
Length (ft)	33.5	43	42.5	47.25
Cabin Height (ft)	-	4	-	4.9
Cabin Width (ft)	-	5	-	5
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)	-	-	-	4.25
Cabin Length (ft)	-	6.58	-	16.9
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)	173	130	-	-
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)	-	-	-	40
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)	-	74	-	-
Engine
No. of Engines	2	2	2	1
Manufacturer	Airbus Helicopters	Bell	Leonardo	Pilatus
Model	Arrius 2B2+	PW207D1	PW207C	PT6E-67XP
Horsepower	660	1100	735	1200
Flat Rating	-	-	-	ISA + 35
FADEC	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
TBO (hrs)	4000	4000	4000	5000
Fuel Type	JetFuel	JetFuel	JetFuel	-
Fuel Capacity (gal)	-	216.9	152	-
Usable Fuel (gal)	-	-	-	402
Fuel Burn (gph)	-	76	-	-
Avionics
Flight Deck	Helionix	Bell BasiX-Pro	Genesys Aerosystems	Honeywell Primus Apex
Flight Rules	IFR	IFR	VFR	IFR
Standby Instrument	Digital	-	-	-
FMS	-	1	-	1
Autopilot	3-Axis	1 x 3-Axis	1	1
PFD	2	1	-	2
MFD	-	1	-	1
GPS	1	2	2	1
AHRS	1	-	-	1
Flight Director	-	2	-	-
Transponder	1	2	2	1
VHF Com	1	2	2	2
VHF NAV	1	2	2	2
Cabin
Total Seats	9	8	8	8
Cockpit	2	2	2	2
Standard Cabin Seats	7	6	6	6
Max Cabin Seats	7	6	6	9
Min Crew	1	1	1	1
Configuration	Green Interior	-	-	-
Cargo Door	-	-	-	Yes
Lavatory	-	-	-	Optional
Lavatory Location	-	-	-	FWD
Galley / Refreshment	-	-	-	No
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)	-	-	-	13100
Cabin Pressure (psi)	-	-	-	5.8
Other
Prop Manufacturer	-	-	-	Hartzell
Prop Description	-	-	-	5-Blade Comp
Gear Type	High Skids	Low Skids	Skids	Retractable
Rotorhead	4-Blade Articulated	4-Blade Articulated	4-Blade Articulated	-
Tail Rotor	Enclosed Fenestron	4-Blade	2-Blade	-
Warranty
Pilot Training Credits	-	2	-	-
MTX Training Credits	-	1	-	-
Airframe (Yrs)	-	3	-	-
Airframe (Hrs)	-	1000	-	-
Engine (Hrs)	-	1000	-	-
Performance
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)	136	148	152	290
Long Range Cruise (ktas)	130	130	152	225
Max Speed (Vne)	140	155	152	-
Stall Speed - Flaps (kias)	-	-	-	67
Max Range (nm)	342	365	450	1866
Range Seats Full (nm)	342	304	450	-
Max Range Crew + 4 (nm)	-	-	-	1803
Max Range Crew + 6 (nm)	-	-	-	1568
Max Range Crew + 8 (nm)	-	-	-	1057
Endurance (hrs)	3.6	4	-	-
Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft)	-	-	-	2602
Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10)	-	-	-	4270
Landing >50ft Obst. (ft)	-	-	-	2170
Max Climb Rate (fpm)	1560	2750	-	1920
Service Ceiling (ft)	-	18710	-	30000
Hover IGE (ft)	13250	14130	15200	-
Hover OGE (ft)	7200	11290	9600	-