Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Bell 505 Jetranger X vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Leonardo Aw169

The Airbus H145 is a light twin, typically seating about 8–10 passengers and offering a practical range around 350–400 nautical miles, making it a versatile short-to-medium hop utility and EMS platform. The Airbus H155 is a medium twin with higher cabin volume, commonly arranged for about 10–12 passengers, and generally stretches range to roughly 450–500 nautical miles, suiting offshore and corporate missions. Bell’s 505 JetRanger X is a light single, usually carrying about 4 passengers (plus pilot) with a range near 300–350 nautical miles, aimed at training, private, and light utility work rather than heavy passenger lift. The Leonardo AW109 Grand New is a light twin in the 6–7 passenger class with range typically around 400–500 nautical miles, positioned for fast VIP/corporate and air ambulance roles. The Leonardo AW169 sits between light and medium twins, often configured for about 8–10 passengers with range commonly around 400–450 nautical miles, targeting multi-mission operations with more payload and cabin flexibility than the H145/AW109 class.