Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw169

Airbus Helicopters’ H145 and H160 sit in different weight classes: the H145 is a light twin commonly used for EMS, law enforcement, and utility missions, typically carrying about 8 to 10 passengers and offering roughly 330 to 380 nautical miles of range. The H160 is a larger, more premium medium helicopter aimed at offshore, corporate, and SAR roles; it generally seats around 12 passengers and offers longer legs, roughly 450 to 500 nautical miles. Bell’s 429WLG GlobalRanger is a light twin comparable in role to the H145, usually configured for about 6 to 7 passengers, with range commonly around 390 to 410 nautical miles. Leonardo’s AW169 is a light-intermediate twin bridging the gap between light and medium categories; it typically carries about 8 to 10 passengers and offers about 410 to 440 nautical miles. The Leonardo AW139 is a true medium twin and the largest here, widely used offshore and for SAR, commonly seating about 12 to 15 passengers with range around 550 to 650 nautical miles, depending on configuration.