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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.

SpecAIRBUS H145AIRBUS H155Bell 429WLG GlobalRangerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand NewAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit2222222
DOC / nm$ 9.31$ 11.06$ 6.05$ 7.31$ 11.69$ 11.84$ 15.57
Min Crew1211211
Total Seats101488171221
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRVFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoLeonardoLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameH145H155429WLG GlobalRangerAW109 Grand NewAW139AW169AW189
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)352423381464573440651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.93$ 0.74$ 0.76$ 0.91$ 0.69$ 0.99$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats91266151019
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)4200401225284701
Standard Cabin Seats81266151019
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,210$ 1,593$ 931$ 1,140$ 1,929$ 1,658$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISBell BasiX-ProEFISEFISEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)130144154156165140155
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
Cockpit2222222
Min Crew1211211
Total Seats101488171221
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats91266151019
Standard Cabin Seats81266151019
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2EArriel 2C2PW207D1PW207CPT6C-67CPW210ACT7-2E1
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000400040004000500040004000
Horsepower8949431100735167910001983
No. of Engines2222222
Fuel Capacity (gal)332216.9152414
Fuel Burn (gph)76
Dimensions
Length (ft)44.846.94342.554.748.157.8
Overall Height (ft)1314.312.3911.516.414.816.6
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.141.13635.554.748
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)166235.2130282222.5395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.888.37412049.585
Width (ft)26.37
Cabin Width (ft)5
Cabin Height (ft)4
Cabin Length (ft)6.58