Compare Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Bell 505 JetRanger X vs Leonardo AW109 Grand New vs Leonardo AW169
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| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Leonardo | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Type | H145 | H155 | 505 JetRanger X | AW109 Grand New | AW169 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $10,200,000 | $14,800,000 | $1,445,000 | $ 7,800,000 | $9,450,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,210 | $ 1,593 | $ 441 | $ 1,140 | $ 1,658 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.31 | $ 11.06 | $ 3.53 | $ 7.31 | $ 11.84 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.93 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.91 | $ 0.99 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 130 | 144 | 125 | 156 | 140 |
| Max Range (nm) | 352 | 423 | 306 | 464 | 440 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 4200 | 4012 | 1500 | - | - |
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 12 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 10 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | - | 6 | 10 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | EFIS | Garmin G1000H | EFIS | EFIS |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | VFR | VFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | |||||
| MTOW (lbs) | 8378 | 10846 | 3680 | 7000 | 10141 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 8378 | 10846 | 4475 | - | - |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 3527 | 3527 | 2000 | - | - |
| BEW (lbs) | 4231 | 5574 | 2180 | - | - |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 4200 | 4012 | 1500 | - | - |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 1434 | 1411 | 568.5 | 1278 | - |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 2492 | 3661 | 931.5 | - | - |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | - | - | 250 | - | - |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36.1 | 41.1 | 37 | 35.5 | - |
| Width (ft) | - | - | 6.51 | - | - |
| Overall Height (ft) | 13 | 14.3 | 10.65 | 11.5 | 14.8 |
| Length (ft) | 44.8 | 46.9 | 42.48 | 42.5 | 48.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | - | - | 2.75 | - | - |
| Cabin Width (ft) | - | - | 4.66 | - | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | - | - | 7.17 | - | - |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 166 | 235.2 | 137 | - | 222.5 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 46.8 | 88.3 | 18 | - | 49.5 |
| Engine | |||||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Leonardo | Leonardo |
| Model | Arriel 2E | Arriel 2C2 | Arrius 2R | PW207C | PW210A |
| Horsepower | 894 | 943 | 505 | 735 | 1000 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | - | 332 | 84.85 | 152 | - |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | - | - | 32.3 | - | - |
| Avionics | |||||
| Flight Deck | EFIS | EFIS | Garmin G1000H | EFIS | EFIS |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | VFR | VFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | Digital | Digital | Digital | - | - |
| EFIS | - | - | GEA-71H | - | - |
| FMS | - | - | 1 | - | 2 |
| Autopilot | 4-Axis | 4-Axis | - | 1 | 2 |
| PFD | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | - |
| MFD | - | - | 1 | - | - |
| GPS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| AHRS | 3 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Flight Director | - | - | 1 | - | - |
| ADC | - | 2 | - | - | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 12 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 10 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | - | 6 | 10 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | Green Interior | - | - | - |
| Other | |||||
| Gear Type | Retractable Wheels | Retractable Wheels | Low Skids | Retractable Wheels | Retractable Wheels |
| Rotorhead | 4-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated | 2-Blade Teetoring | 4-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated |
| Tail Rotor | Enclosed Fenestron | Enclosed Fenestron | 2-Blade | 2-Blade | 3-Blade |
| Warranty | |||||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | - | 1 | - | - |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | - | 3 | - | - |
| Airframe (Hrs) | - | - | 1000 | - | - |
| Engine (Hrs) | - | - | 1000 | - | - |
| Performance | |||||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 130 | 144 | 125 | 156 | 140 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 127 | 140 | 112 | 156 | 140 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 143 | 175 | 134 | 168 | 165 |
| Max Range (nm) | 352 | 423 | 306 | 464 | 440 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 352 | 423 | 306 | 464 | 440 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 3.6 | 4 | 3.9 | - | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 925 | 1154 | - | 1930 | - |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | - | - | 18610 | 16000 | - |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 12550 | 7050 | 14450 | 15600 | 14500 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 8750 | - | 10460 | 10000 | 11000 |