Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Bell 429 Globalranger vs Leonardo Aw109 Trekker

All three are twin‑engine light helicopters often used for EMS, police, offshore support, and corporate transport, but they sit in slightly different niches. The Airbus Helicopters H145 is typically viewed as a light twin with a strong utility/EMS focus; it commonly seats a pilot plus up to about eight passengers (or a flexible cabin for medical fit), and its practical mission range is broadly in the mid‑300 to low‑400 nautical mile class depending on configuration and reserves. The Bell 429 GlobalRanger is also a light twin, positioned for corporate and public‑service roles; it generally carries a pilot plus up to about seven passengers, with a similar real‑world range band, often around the high‑300 nautical mile class. The Leonardo AW109 Trekker is a light twin derived from the A109 family, often marketed toward corporate/VIP and multi‑role operations; typical seating is a pilot plus about six to seven passengers, and range is generally comparable but frequently quoted toward the upper end of this group, roughly around 400 nautical miles depending on weights, tanks, and mission profile.