Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Boeing Bbj 777 8 vs Boeing Bbj 777 9 vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Gulfstream G800 1 vs Md Helicopters Md 902 Exlplorer vs Sikorsky S 76d
The Airbus H145, Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger, MD 902 Explorer, and Sikorsky S‑76D are light-to-medium twin helicopters suited to short-range missions; typical practical range is a few hundred nautical miles, and cabin capacity is generally about 6–10 passengers depending on layout, with the S‑76D often configured toward the upper end. The Airbus H160 is a larger, newer medium helicopter, usually offering similar passenger counts (often 6–12) but with somewhat longer range and higher comfort. The Dassault Falcon 900LX is a long-range large-cabin business jet, commonly carrying about 12–16 passengers with intercontinental range. The Gulfstream G800 and Bombardier Global 8000 are ultra-long-range business jets, typically configured around 12–19 passengers and designed for the longest nonstop city pairs. The Boeing BBJ 777‑8 and BBJ 777‑9 are widebody VIP airliners in an entirely different category: very large cabin volume, typically fitted for roughly 25–80+ passengers in bespoke layouts, with true intercontinental to near–ultra-long-range capability, with the 777‑9 prioritizing cabin volume and the 777‑8 generally emphasizing range.
| Spec | AIRBUS H145 | AIRBUS H160 | Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger | Bombardier Global 8000 | Dassault Falcon 900LX | Gulfstream G800 | MD Helicopters MD 902 Exlplorer | Sikorsky S-76D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.31 | — | $ 6.05 | $ 9.50 | $ 7.57 | — | $ 7.54 | $ 11.49 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 8 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 12 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | — | — | — | VFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | MD Helicotpers | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | H145 | H160 | 429WLG GlobalRanger | Global 8000 | 900LX | G750 | MD 902 Exlplorer | S-76D |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 352 | 460 | 381 | 8000 | 4750 | — | 317 | 441 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.93 | — | $ 0.76 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.63 | — | $ 0.94 | $ 0.96 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 6 | 19 | 14 | — | 6 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | — | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 4200 | 3992 | 2528 | — | 22450 | — | 3125 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 14 | — | 6 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,210 | — | $ 931 | $ 4,900 | $ 3,588 | — | $ 988 | $ 1,781 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | EFIS | Bell BasiX-Pro | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems | Honeywell Primus EASy II | — | Garmin G500H | Thales TopDeck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 130 | 155 | 154 | 626.7 | 498 | 982 | 131 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $10,200,000 | $14,000,000 | $7,700,000 | $78,000,000 | $44,000,000 | 71500000 | $7,250,000 | $14,900,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | — | Business Jet | — | — | — | — |
| Max Passengers | — | — | — | 19 | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 8 | 19 | 16 | — | 8 | 12 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | Green Interior | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 6 | 19 | 14 | — | 6 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 14 | — | 6 | 10 |
| Lavatory | — | — | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | — | — | — |
| Crew Rest | — | — | — | Yes | No | — | — | — |
| Jump Seat | — | — | — | Yes | No | — | — | — |
| Galley Location | — | — | — | FWD | FWD | — | — | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | — | FWD / AFT | AFT | — | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | — | Galley | Galley | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 2,900 | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | — | 9.6 | — | — | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 25300 | — | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | No | Yes |
| Model | Arriel 2E | HE Arrano | PW207D1 | Passport | TFE731-60 | — | PW207E | PW210S |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | — | — | — | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | On-Condition | 5000 | — | 4000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 894 | — | 1100 | — | — | — | 710 | 1077 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 76 | — | — | — | 65 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 216.9 | — | — | — | 159 | 296 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | — | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | — | 18920 | 5000 | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Length (ft) | 44.8 | 39.4 | 43 | 111 | 66.4 | — | 40.6 | 52.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 13 | 13.1 | 12.39 | 27 | 24.8 | — | 12 | 14.5 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36.1 | 45.2 | 36 | — | — | — | 33.9 | 44 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 166 | — | 130 | — | 1264 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 46.8 | — | 74 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Width (ft) | — | — | 26.37 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | — | 5 | 8 | 7.7 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | — | 4 | 6.2 | 6.2 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | — | 6.58 | 54.5 | 33.2 | — | — | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | — | — | 104 | 70.2 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | — | — | 6.3 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | — | — | 23.5 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 127 | — | — | — |