Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Leonardo Aw189
All seven are twin‑engine helicopters but span light to super‑medium categories. The Airbus H145 and Leonardo AW109 GrandNew sit in the light twin class, typically carrying about 6–8 passengers with comparatively shorter to midrange missions (roughly a few hundred nautical miles depending on fit and reserves). The Bell 429WLG is also a light twin, generally similar in passenger count (about 6–8) with a practical range in the same broad band, often optimized for EMS/corporate hops. The Airbus H155 and Leonardo AW169 step into the intermediate/light‑intermediate class, usually accommodating around 8–12 passengers and offering longer legs than light twins, suited to regional transport and offshore support at moderate distances. The Leonardo AW139 is a medium twin, commonly configured for about 12–15 passengers and delivering solid midrange capability, making it a workhorse for utility and offshore roles. The Leonardo AW189 is a super‑medium, typically around 16–19 passengers with the longest range of this group, aimed at longer offshore sectors and higher payload missions.
| Spec | AIRBUS H145 | AIRBUS H155 | Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand New | 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 | $ 7.31 | $ 11.69 | $ 11.84 | $ 15.57 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 12 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Leonardo | Leonardo | Leonardo | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | H145 | H155 | 429WLG GlobalRanger | AW109 Grand New | AW139 | AW169 | AW189 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 352 | 423 | 381 | 464 | 573 | 440 | 651 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.93 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.76 | $ 0.91 | $ 0.69 | $ 0.99 | $ 0.74 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 10 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 4200 | 4012 | 2528 | — | 4701 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 10 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,210 | $ 1,593 | $ 931 | $ 1,140 | $ 1,929 | $ 1,658 | $ 2,413 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | EFIS | Bell BasiX-Pro | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 130 | 144 | 154 | 156 | 165 | 140 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $10,200,000 | $14,800,000 | $7,700,000 | $ 7,800,000 | $15,900,000 | $9,450,000 | $2,413,000 |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 12 | 21 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | Green Interior | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 10 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 10 | 19 |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Arriel 2E | Arriel 2C2 | PW207D1 | PW207C | 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 | 735 | 1679 | 1000 | 1983 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 332 | 216.9 | 152 | 414 | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 76 | — | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 44.8 | 46.9 | 43 | 42.5 | 54.7 | 48.1 | 57.8 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 13 | 14.3 | 12.39 | 11.5 | 16.4 | 14.8 | 16.6 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36.1 | 41.1 | 36 | 35.5 | 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 | — | 120 | 49.5 | 85 |
| Width (ft) | — | — | 26.37 | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | — | 6.58 | — | — | — | — |