Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Bell 429 Globalranger vs Leonardo Sh09"

Airbus’s H135 is a light twin-engine helicopter typically positioned in the light/medium utility and EMS category. It is optimized for short- to medium-range missions and usually carries a pilot plus up to about six or seven passengers in high-density seating (with typical corporate layouts closer to five or six), depending on configuration and regulatory limits. Bell’s 429 GlobalRanger sits a step up in the light-intermediate twin category, generally offering more cabin volume and useful load than the H135. It is commonly used for offshore support, corporate transport, and public safety, with a typical passenger capacity around six to seven, and it usually provides a longer practical range than the H135 when configured for transport missions. Leonardo’s “SH-09” (often referenced as the single-engine AW09/SH09 family) is in the light single-engine category. It is generally aimed at utility and passenger transport roles with seating typically around six to seven passengers, with range broadly competitive in the light class but mission-dependent. Exact figures vary significantly by avionics, tanks, payload, and seating configuration.