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

Airbus Helicopters’ H135 is a light twin widely used for EMS, law enforcement, and corporate shuttle work. It typically offers a practical mission radius in the low–to–mid 300 nm range, and in passenger transport is commonly configured for about five to six passengers (with other layouts possible depending on mission equipment). Bell’s 429WLG “GlobalRanger” is also a light twin but generally sits at the higher-capacity end of this group, aimed at executive, utility, and public-safety roles. It commonly accommodates around six to seven passengers in a corporate-style cabin and tends to deliver a similar or slightly longer practical radius than the H135, often around the mid‑300 nm class depending on fuel and reserves. Leonardo’s AW109 Trekker is a fast light twin positioned for mixed corporate and utility missions, including operations from more austere sites. It is typically arranged for about six to seven passengers and often provides the longest range of the three, frequently quoted in the upper‑300 nm class, varying with avionics, weights, and fuel options.