Compare Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger vs Leonardo AW139 vs Leonardo AW169
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| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Leonardo | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Type | H145 | H160 | 429WLG GlobalRanger | AW139 | AW169 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $10,200,000 | $14,000,000 | $7,700,000 | $15,900,000 | $9,450,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,210 | - | $ 931 | $ 1,929 | $ 1,658 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.31 | - | $ 6.05 | $ 11.69 | $ 11.84 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.93 | - | $ 0.76 | $ 0.69 | $ 0.99 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 130 | 155 | 154 | 165 | 140 |
| Max Range (nm) | 352 | 460 | 381 | 573 | 440 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 4200 | 3992 | 2528 | 4701 | - |
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 8 | 17 | 12 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 6 | 15 | 10 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 6 | 15 | 10 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | EFIS | Bell BasiX-Pro | EFIS | EFIS |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | 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 | 12500 | 7500 | 15430 | 10141 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 8378 | 12500 | 8000 | - | - |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 3527 | 3527 | 3000 | - | - |
| BOW (lbs) | - | - | - | 9409 | - |
| BEW (lbs) | 4231 | 9348 | 4715 | 7985 | - |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 4200 | 3992 | 2528 | 4701 | - |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 1434 | - | 1453 | 3276 | - |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 2492 | - | 1075 | 1937 | - |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36.1 | 45.2 | 36 | 54.7 | - |
| Width (ft) | - | - | 26.37 | - | - |
| Overall Height (ft) | 13 | 13.1 | 12.39 | 16.4 | 14.8 |
| Length (ft) | 44.8 | 39.4 | 43 | 54.7 | 48.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | - | - | 4 | - | - |
| Cabin Width (ft) | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | - | - | 6.58 | - | - |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 166 | - | 130 | 282 | 222.5 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 46.8 | - | 74 | 120 | 49.5 |
| Engine | |||||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Leonardo | Leonardo |
| Model | Arriel 2E | HE Arrano | PW207D1 | PT6C-67C | PW210A |
| Horsepower | 894 | - | 1100 | 1679 | 1000 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 5000 | 4000 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | - | - | 216.9 | 414 | - |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | - | - | 76 | - | - |
| Avionics | |||||
| Flight Deck | EFIS | EFIS | Bell BasiX-Pro | EFIS | EFIS |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | Digital | Digital | - | - | - |
| FMS | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Autopilot | 4-Axis | 4-Axis | 1 x 3-Axis | 2 | 2 |
| PFD | 2 | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| MFD | - | - | 2 | - | - |
| GPS | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| AHRS | 3 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Flight Director | - | - | 2 | - | - |
| ADC | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 8 | 17 | 12 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 6 | 15 | 10 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 6 | 15 | 10 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | Green Interior | - | - | - |
| Other | |||||
| Gear Type | Retractable Wheels | Retractable Wheels | Retractable Wheel | Retractable Wheels | Retractable Wheels |
| Rotorhead | 4-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated | 4-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated |
| Tail Rotor | Enclosed Fenestron | Enclosed Fenestron | 4-Blade | 4-Blade | 3-Blade |
| Warranty | |||||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | - | 2 | - | - |
| MTX Training Credits | - | - | 1 | - | - |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | - | 3 | - | - |
| Airframe (Hrs) | - | - | 1000 | - | - |
| Engine (Hrs) | - | - | 1000 | - | - |
| Performance | |||||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 130 | 155 | 154 | 165 | 140 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 127 | 155 | 134 | 140 | 140 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 143 | 175 | 155 | 167 | 165 |
| Max Range (nm) | 352 | 460 | 381 | 573 | 440 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 352 | 460 | 320 | 302 | 440 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 3.6 | - | 4.1 | - | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 925 | 1750 | 2750 | 2140 | - |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | - | 19357 | 18710 | 20000 | - |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 12550 | 9200 | 14130 | 15360 | 14500 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 8750 | 6500 | 11290 | 8130 | 11000 |