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

The Airbus Helicopters H145 is a light twin in the 3.5–3.8‑ton class, typically configured for about 8 to 9 passengers in corporate/utility layouts, with a practical range around 330–370 nautical miles depending on tanks and mission equipment. The Bell 429 GlobalRanger is also a light twin, broadly comparable in size, commonly carrying about 6 to 7 passengers (higher-density seating is possible), and offering a similar practical range in the roughly 340–380 nautical mile bracket. The Leonardo AW169 steps up into the “super‑medium/light‑intermediate” space (around 4.6–4.8 tons), generally accommodating about 8 to 10 passengers with more cabin volume than H145/429, and typically delivers around 420–450 nautical miles of range in many configurations. The Sikorsky S‑76D sits higher again as a medium twin with a strong offshore/corporate pedigree, usually arranged for about 8 to 12 passengers depending on fit, and tends to offer the longest legs of this group, commonly around 440–500 nautical miles. Figures vary by payload, reserves, and optional fuel.