Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Bell 429 Globalranger vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Leonardo Sh09 vs Md Helicopters Md 902 Exlplorer

All five are twin‑engine light helicopters, but they differ in typical role, reach, and cabin load. The Airbus Helicopters H145 is commonly positioned as a light‑intermediate utility/EMS/law‑enforcement platform, usually carrying one to two pilots plus about eight to nine passengers (or equivalent medical fit), with typical range in the roughly 330–360 nautical mile class depending on tanks and mission equipment. The Bell 429 GlobalRanger is a light twin optimized for passenger/VIP and public‑safety work, generally seating one to two pilots with about six to seven passengers, and offers similar typical range, roughly 360–400 nautical miles. The Bell 429WLG variant is essentially a 429 with wheeled landing gear; capacity is broadly comparable to the 429, with range usually similar but potentially a bit mission‑dependent due to configuration and weight. The Leonardo SH09 targets the light twin segment with about one to two pilots and around six to seven passengers, with projected/typical range often around the mid‑300 nautical mile class. The MD Helicopters MD 902 Explorer is a light twin used for utility and public safety, typically one to two pilots plus about six to seven passengers, with range commonly around 300–330 nautical miles.