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

The Airbus Helicopters H145 sits in the light twin-engine utility/EMS category, typically carrying around 8 to 10 passengers depending on interior fit, with a practical range commonly in the roughly 300–400 nautical mile class. The Bell 429 GlobalRanger is also a light twin, generally configured for about 6 to 8 passengers in corporate/utility layouts, with a similar practical range band of about 300–400 nautical miles. The Leonardo AW109 Trekker is a light twin oriented toward fast transport and utility work, usually seating around 6 to 7 passengers, and it often offers slightly longer legs than many peers, commonly around the mid-300 to 400+ nautical mile range depending on tanks and reserves. The Leonardo AW169 moves up into the intermediate light/medium twin segment, with a larger cabin typically arranged for about 8 to 10 passengers, and range commonly around 400 nautical miles class, again varying by mission equipment, payload, and fuel options. Actual figures vary by configuration, reserves, and operating conditions.