Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Bell 429 Globalranger vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Sikorsky S 76d

The Airbus Helicopters H145 is a light twin typically used for EMS, police, and utility work; it generally carries about 8–10 passengers (depending on interior) with a typical range around 350–400 nautical miles. The Bell 429 GlobalRanger is also a light twin, often configured for 6–8 passengers plus crew, and offers a similar typical range in the roughly 370–400 nautical mile class. The Leonardo AW169 sits in the light‑intermediate segment above these two, commonly accommodating around 8–10 passengers and providing a typical range broadly around 420–440 nautical miles. The Sikorsky S‑76D is a medium twin aimed at offshore and executive missions; it usually carries about 8–12 passengers with a typical range around 400–450 nautical miles. The Leonardo AW139 is the largest of the group in the medium category, frequently configured for about 12–15 passengers and offering typical range in the 550–650 nautical mile range, making it the standout for payload and longer legs. Actual figures vary with fuel, payload, and cabin layout.