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Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Gulfstream G280 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus Helicopters H135 and Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger are twin‑engine helicopters suited to short‑range missions; they trade jet-like range for point‑to‑point flexibility and typically carry a small cabin group, roughly five to seven passengers depending on configuration. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet optimized for versatility, combining a relatively spacious cabin with the ability to use shorter or less‑prepared runways; it generally carries about six to ten passengers on missions in the roughly 2,000‑nautical‑mile class. The Embraer Phenom 300E is also a light jet but is more speed‑and‑efficiency focused, commonly seating six to eight and offering a similar general range class, often around 2,000 nautical miles. Stepping up, the Cessna Citation Longitude is a super‑midsize business jet with a larger, stand‑up‑friendly cabin feel, typically seating eight to twelve and reaching roughly 3,000+ nautical miles. The Gulfstream G280 is likewise super‑midsize, usually configured for about eight to ten passengers, with transcontinental capability in the same 3,000+ nautical‑mile range bracket.

SpecAIRBUS H135Bell 429WLG GlobalRangerCessna Citation LongitudeEmbraer Phenom 300EGulfstream G280Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 6.33$ 6.05$ 5.23$ 3.88$ 6.57$ 3.71
Min Crew112121
Total Seats981010106
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellCessna CitationEmbraerGulfstreamPilatus
Aircraft NameH135429WLG GlobalRangerLongitudePhenom 300EG280PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)34238135002,01036002076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.76$ 0.65$ 0.55$ 0.82$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats7610101010
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)312425286914155506680
Standard Cabin Seats768686
Direct Operating Cost$ 861$ 931$ 2,500$ 1,758$ 3,168$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HelionixBell BasiX-ProGarmin G5000Prodigy Touch (G3000)Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136154481464481440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$6,150,000$7,700,000$29,965,000$9,650,000$24,900,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Min Crew112121
Total Seats98109106
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats761291010
Standard Cabin Seats768786
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNo
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.49.29.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25400255602500023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelArrius 2B2+PW207D1HTF7700LCanada PW535E1HTF7250GFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40004000On-Condition5000On-Condition5000
Horsepower6601100
No. of Engines222222
Fuel Burn (gph)76
Fuel Capacity (gal)216.9
Flat RatingISA + 19ISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)7665336076243435
Fuel Burn (lbph)1478757
Dimensions
Length (ft)33.54373.251.266.952.2
Overall Height (ft)12.612.3919.416.7521.417.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)3436
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)173130
Width (ft)26.37
Cabin Width (ft)56.45.16.95.6
Cabin Height (ft)464.96.35.1
Cabin Length (ft)6.5825.217.225.923
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)7474
Wingspan (ft)68.952.166355.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.30.3Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.13.65.43.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.514.817.717
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1121015490