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 are light twins: typically configured for about 6–8 passengers with practical ranges roughly in the 330–410 nm class depending on fit and reserves, making them common for EMS, utility, and short-to-medium corporate legs. The Airbus H155 and Leonardo AW169 sit in the intermediate/light‑medium class, generally carrying around 8–12 passengers with ranges often around 450–480 nm, suiting regional corporate and offshore support with more cabin volume than light twins. The Leonardo AW139 and Bell 525 Relentless are medium twins with higher payload and cabin capacity, commonly around 10–16 passengers and ranges roughly in the 450–560 nm neighborhood, aligning well with offshore, SAR, and VIP transport. The Leonardo AW189 is a super‑medium optimized for offshore: typically about 16–19 passengers with ranges commonly around 430–500 nm, trading maximum cabin and payload capability for robust overwater mission performance. Actual figures vary by seating layout, fuel tanks, and mission equipment.
| Spec | AIRBUS H145 | AIRBUS H155 | Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger | Bell 525 Relentless | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.31 | $ 11.06 | $ 6.05 | — | $ 11.69 | $ 11.84 | $ 15.57 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Bell | Leonardo | Leonardo | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | H145 | H155 | 429WLG GlobalRanger | 525 Relentless | AW139 | AW169 | AW189 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 352 | 423 | 381 | 580 | 573 | 440 | 651 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.93 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.76 | — | $ 0.69 | $ 0.99 | $ 0.74 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 4200 | 4012 | 2528 | 6675 | 4701 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,210 | $ 1,593 | $ 931 | — | $ 1,929 | $ 1,658 | $ 2,413 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | EFIS | Bell BasiX-Pro | Garmin G5000H | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 130 | 144 | 154 | 160 | 165 | 140 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $10,200,000 | $14,800,000 | $7,700,000 | $15,000,000 | $15,900,000 | $9,450,000 | $2,413,000 |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 21 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | Green Interior | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 19 |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Arriel 2E | Arriel 2C2 | PW207D1 | CT7-2F1 | PT6C-67C | PW210A | CT7-2E1 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 5000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 894 | 943 | 1100 | 1800 | 1679 | 1000 | 1983 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 332 | 216.9 | 641 | 414 | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 76 | — | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 44.8 | 46.9 | 43 | 61.58 | 54.7 | 48.1 | 57.8 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 13 | 14.3 | 12.39 | 18.18 | 16.4 | 14.8 | 16.6 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36.1 | 41.1 | 36 | 54.5 | 54.7 | — | 48 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 166 | 235.2 | 130 | — | 282 | 222.5 | 395 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 46.8 | 88.3 | 74 | 128 | 120 | 49.5 | 85 |
| Width (ft) | — | — | 26.37 | 25.77 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | — | 5 | 7.58 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | — | 4 | 4.5 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | — | 6.58 | 15.5 | — | — | — |