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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.

SpecAIRBUS H145AIRBUS H155Bell 429WLG GlobalRangerBell 525 RelentlessAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit2222222
DOC / nm$ 9.31$ 11.06$ 6.05$ 11.69$ 11.84$ 15.57
Min Crew1212211
Total Seats1014818171221
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersBellBellLeonardoLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameH145H155429WLG GlobalRanger525 RelentlessAW139AW169AW189
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)352423381580573440651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.93$ 0.74$ 0.76$ 0.69$ 0.99$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats912616151019
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)42004012252866754701
Standard Cabin Seats812616151019
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,210$ 1,593$ 931$ 1,929$ 1,658$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISBell BasiX-ProGarmin G5000HEFISEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)130144154160165140155
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
Cockpit2222222
Min Crew1212211
Total Seats1014818171221
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats912616151019
Standard Cabin Seats812616151019
Engine
FADECYesYesYesDual-ChannelYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2EArriel 2C2PW207D1CT7-2F1PT6C-67CPW210ACT7-2E1
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000400040004000500040004000
Horsepower89494311001800167910001983
No. of Engines2222222
Fuel Capacity (gal)332216.9641414
Fuel Burn (gph)76
Dimensions
Length (ft)44.846.94361.5854.748.157.8
Overall Height (ft)1314.312.3918.1816.414.816.6
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.141.13654.554.748
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)166235.2130282222.5395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.888.37412812049.585
Width (ft)26.3725.77
Cabin Width (ft)57.58
Cabin Height (ft)44.5
Cabin Length (ft)6.5815.5