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Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Bell 429 Globalranger vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw169

The Airbus Helicopters H145 and Leonardo AW169 sit in the light–intermediate twin category, typically configured for about 6–9 passengers, and are commonly used for EMS, corporate, and utility missions. In general terms, their practical ranges are in the mid-hundreds of nautical miles, with the AW169 often positioned with somewhat more cabin volume and growth margin, while the H145 is known for efficient short-to-medium sectors and high utilization. The Bell 429 GlobalRanger is a light twin, usually arranged for roughly 6–7 passengers in executive layouts (higher in utility seating), and offers a similar “mid-hundreds of nautical miles” range profile, favoring regional hops, public safety, and corporate transport. The Leonardo AW109 Grand New is a lighter, faster executive-oriented twin, typically around 6–7 passengers, and generally offers comparable mid-range legs, optimized more for point-to-point passenger transport than heavy utility. The Leonardo AW139 is the clear step up into the medium twin class, typically accommodating about 10–15 passengers depending on interior, and generally delivers the longest range of this group, suited to offshore, SAR, and higher-capacity transport.

SpecAIRBUS H145Bell 429 GlobalRangerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand NewAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 9.31$ 6.29$ 7.31$ 11.69$ 11.84
Min Crew11121
Total Seats10881712
Flight RulesIFRIFRVFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameH145429 GlobalRangerAW109 Grand NewAW139AW169
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)352365464573440
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.93$ 0.79$ 0.91$ 0.69$ 0.99
Max Cabin Seats9661510
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)420025354701
Standard Cabin Seats8661510
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,210$ 931$ 1,140$ 1,929$ 1,658
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBell BasiX-ProEFISEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)130148156165140
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$10,200,000$7,500,000$ 7,800,000 $15,900,000 $9,450,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Min Crew11121
Total Seats10881712
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats9661510
Standard Cabin Seats8661510
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2EPW207D1PW207CPT6C-67CPW210A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40004000400050004000
Horsepower894110073516791000
No. of Engines22222
Fuel Burn (gph)76
Fuel Capacity (gal)216.9152414
Dimensions
Length (ft)44.84342.554.748.1
Overall Height (ft)1313.2511.516.414.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.13635.554.7
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)166130282222.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.87412049.5
Width (ft)26.37
Cabin Width (ft)5
Cabin Height (ft)4
Cabin Length (ft)6.58