Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Leonardo Aw189

The Airbus H145 and Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger sit in the light-twin category, optimized for shorter to mid-range missions and typically carrying about 6–8 passengers in comfort (with higher-density layouts possible), making them common for EMS, law enforcement, and short-haul corporate use. Moving up, the Airbus H155 is a medium twin with longer legs and a larger cabin, usually accommodating around 8–12 passengers, suited to corporate transport and utility work with improved range over light twins. The Leonardo AW169 bridges light and medium as a “super-medium-light” twin, generally offering roughly 6–10 passengers and mid-range capability with a more modern cabin and systems. The Leonardo AW139 is a true medium twin workhorse, often configured around 10–15 passengers with solid medium-range performance, widely used offshore and for SAR/utility roles. At the larger end, the Leonardo AW189 is a super-medium with greater fuel and cabin volume, commonly around 16–19 passengers and longer range for offshore transport. The Bell 525 Relentless is a super-medium class competitor, designed for similar high-payload, longer-range missions, typically in the mid-to-high teens for passenger seating depending on layout.