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Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Bell 429 Globalranger vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Leonardo Aw109 Trekker vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Sikorsky S 76d

The Airbus Helicopters H145 sits in the light twin/utility category and is typically used for EMS and multi-mission work, offering medium range and usually carrying about 7 to 9 passengers (configuration dependent). The Bell 429 GlobalRanger is also a light twin, commonly arranged for roughly 6 to 8 passengers with a similar medium-range profile; the Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger variant remains in the same class with essentially the same passenger bracket and comparable range characteristics, with differences more about landing-gear configuration and mission fit than cabin size. The Leonardo AW109 Trekker is a light twin oriented toward faster executive and utility roles, generally carrying about 6 to 7 passengers and offering medium range. The Leonardo AW169 steps up into the intermediate twin category, with a larger cabin and typically about 8 to 10 passenger capability and medium-to-longer range depending on fit. The Sikorsky S-76D is an intermediate twin widely used for offshore and executive transport, typically seating about 8 to 12 passengers and offering medium-to-long range for its class.

SpecAIRBUS H145Bell 429 GlobalRangerBell 429WLG GlobalRangerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 TrekkerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169Sikorsky S-76D
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 9.31$ 6.29$ 6.05$ 7.40$ 11.84$ 11.49
Min Crew111112
Total Seats108881212
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRVFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellBellLeonardoLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameH145429 GlobalRanger429WLG GlobalRangerAW109 TrekkerAW169S-76D
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)352365381450440441
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.93$ 0.79$ 0.76$ 0.93$ 0.99$ 0.96
Max Cabin Seats96661010
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)420025352528
Standard Cabin Seats86661010
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,210$ 931$ 931$ 1,125$ 1,658$ 1,781
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBell BasiX-ProBell BasiX-ProGenesys AerosystemsEFISThales TopDeck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)130148154152140155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$10,200,000$7,500,000$7,700,000 $6,950,000 $9,450,000 $14,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Min Crew111112
Total Seats108881212
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats96661010
Standard Cabin Seats86661010
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2EPW207D1PW207D1PW207CPW210APW210S
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400040004000400040004000
Horsepower8941100110073510001077
No. of Engines222221
Fuel Burn (gph)7676
Fuel Capacity (gal)216.9216.9152296
Dimensions
Length (ft)44.8434342.548.152.5
Overall Height (ft)1313.2512.3911.514.814.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.1363635.544
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