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Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Sikorsky S 76d

The H145 and Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger sit in the light twin category, typically carrying about 7–10 passengers depending on fit; both offer solid but shorter “regional” range compared with larger cabin twins, with the 429 often viewed as a little more range‑focused while the H145 is widely used for EMS and utility with flexible cabin configurations. The AW169 and H155 are medium twins with larger cabins and generally higher passenger capacity, commonly around 8–13 in typical passenger layouts, and they tend to provide longer range than light twins for corporate and offshore-style missions. The H160 is a newer-generation medium twin, usually configured for roughly 10–12 passengers, emphasizing efficiency, comfort, and competitive medium‑class range. The Sikorsky S‑76D is also in the medium twin class, typically seating about 8–12 passengers, and is well known in executive and offshore roles with strong cruise performance and practical medium‑range capability. Overall, capacity and range generally step up from H145/429 to AW169/H155/H160/S‑76D, with exact figures varying by interiors, payload, and reserve requirements.

SpecAIRBUS H145AIRBUS H155AIRBUS H160Bell 429WLG GlobalRangerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169Sikorsky S-76D
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 9.31$ 11.06$ 6.05$ 11.84$ 11.49
Min Crew122112
Total Seats10141481212
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameH145H155H160429WLG GlobalRangerAW169S-76D
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)352423460381440441
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.93$ 0.74$ 0.76$ 0.99$ 0.96
Max Cabin Seats9121261010
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)4200401239922528
Standard Cabin Seats8121261010
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,210$ 1,593$ 931$ 1,658$ 1,781
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISEFISBell BasiX-ProEFISThales TopDeck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)130144155154140155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$10,200,000$14,800,000$14,000,000$7,700,000 $9,450,000 $14,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Min Crew122112
Total Seats10141481212
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats9121261010
Standard Cabin Seats8121261010
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2EArriel 2C2HE ArranoPW207D1PW210APW210S
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400040004000400040004000
Horsepower894943110010001077
No. of Engines222221
Fuel Capacity (gal)332216.9296
Fuel Burn (gph)76
Dimensions
Length (ft)44.846.939.44348.152.5
Overall Height (ft)1314.313.112.3914.814.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.141.145.23644
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)166235.2130222.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.888.37449.5
Width (ft)26.37
Cabin Width (ft)5
Cabin Height (ft)4
Cabin Length (ft)6.58