Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Leonardo Aw119kx vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Md Helicopters Md 902 Exlplorer

The Airbus Helicopters H135 is a light twin used for EMS, police, and corporate work; it typically offers short-to-medium range and seats about 6–7 passengers plus crew, depending on layout. The Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger is also a light twin, broadly comparable in mission set, with similar medium range but usually a roomier cabin and a typical passenger load around 6–7. The Leonardo AW119Kx is a light single-engine helicopter; it is generally lower in category and operating cost than the light twins, with comparable or slightly shorter practical range, and commonly carries about 6–7 passengers. Moving up, the Leonardo AW169 is a light-intermediate twin, offering longer range and more payload than H135/429-class aircraft, typically accommodating around 8 passengers in executive or utility seating. The Leonardo AW189 is a larger “super-medium” twin aimed at offshore and SAR; it delivers substantially greater range and capacity, often around 16–18 passengers. The MD Helicopters MD 902 Explorer is a light twin; it generally sits near the H135/429 class with medium range and typically about 6–7 passengers.