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Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Bell 429 Globalranger vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Leonardo Aw109 Trekker vs Leonardo Aw169

The Airbus Helicopters H145 sits in the light twin segment, offering a typically mid-range mission profile and usually accommodating around eight to ten passengers depending on interior fit, making it a common choice for EMS and utility work. The Bell 429 GlobalRanger is also a light twin; it generally provides a similar practical range class and is most often configured for about six to eight passengers, emphasizing a roomy cabin for its category. The Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger remains in the same light twin category and passenger class as the standard 429, with broadly comparable range; the WLG designation mainly reflects landing gear configuration rather than a fundamental shift in mission class. The Leonardo AW109 Trekker is a light twin as well, typically optimized for speed and multi-mission flexibility, with passenger seating commonly in the six to seven range and a range comparable to other light twins depending on tanks and reserves. The Leonardo AW169 steps up into the intermediate/light-medium twin category, generally offering longer range potential and higher passenger capacity, commonly around eight to ten or more in high-density layouts.

SpecAIRBUS H145Bell 429 GlobalRangerBell 429WLG GlobalRangerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 TrekkerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 9.31$ 6.29$ 6.05$ 7.40$ 11.84
Min Crew11111
Total Seats1088812
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellBellLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameH145429 GlobalRanger429WLG GlobalRangerAW109 TrekkerAW169
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)352365381450440
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.93$ 0.79$ 0.76$ 0.93$ 0.99
Max Cabin Seats966610
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)420025352528
Standard Cabin Seats866610
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,210$ 931$ 931$ 1,125$ 1,658
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBell BasiX-ProBell BasiX-ProGenesys AerosystemsEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)130148154152140
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$10,200,000$7,500,000$7,700,000 $6,950,000 $9,450,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Min Crew11111
Total Seats1088812
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats966610
Standard Cabin Seats866610
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2EPW207D1PW207D1PW207CPW210A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40004000400040004000
Horsepower894110011007351000
No. of Engines22222
Fuel Burn (gph)7676
Fuel Capacity (gal)216.9216.9152
Dimensions
Length (ft)44.8434342.548.1
Overall Height (ft)1313.2512.3911.514.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.1363635.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)166130130222.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.8747449.5
Width (ft)26.3726.37
Cabin Width (ft)55
Cabin Height (ft)44
Cabin Length (ft)6.586.58