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

All four are light helicopters but sit in different niches. The Airbus Helicopters H135 and Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger are twin‑engine light utility/EMS platforms; the H135 is widely used for HEMS and training with a typical passenger capacity of about 5–6 plus one or two pilots, while the 429 is roomier, commonly configured for about 6–7 passengers plus one or two pilots. In range, both are broadly similar in real‑world mission planning, with the 429 often cited as having a modest edge depending on fuel fit and cruise profile. The Leonardo AW119Kx is a single‑engine light helicopter aimed at lower operating cost roles such as utility, patrol, and training. It typically carries about 6–7 passengers plus one or two pilots, and its range is competitive and can be strong for a single, though it lacks twin‑engine redundancy. The MD Helicopters MD 902 Explorer is a twin‑engine light utility helicopter notable for its NOTAR anti‑torque system. It typically carries about 5–7 passengers plus one or two pilots, with range generally in the same class as the others, often more mission‑limited by payload and reserves than by raw fuel capacity.