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Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Leonardo Aw109 Trekker

In category terms, the Airbus Helicopters H145 and Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger are modern twin‑engine light/medium utility helicopters designed around multi‑mission work and higher cabin volume, while the Leonardo AW109 Grand New and AW109 Trekker sit in the lighter twin‑engine segment with a stronger emphasis on speed and premium passenger transport (Grand New) or utility flexibility with skid gear (Trekker). For range, the H145 and Bell 429WLG generally offer the longer practical reach in typical mission configurations, with the 429WLG often competitive on endurance and the H145 frequently benefiting from mission‑optimized fuel and payload flexibility; both AW109 variants usually deliver solid but somewhat shorter ranges depending on fit and reserves, with the Grand New commonly optimized for fast point‑to‑point travel and the Trekker for versatile operations. For passenger capacity, the H145 typically leads with the most usable cabin volume and seating options, the Bell 429WLG follows closely with a spacious cabin for its class, and the AW109 Grand New and AW109 Trekker usually carry slightly fewer passengers in standard layouts, though they can be configured for executive or utility seating as needed.

SpecAIRBUS H145Bell 429WLG GlobalRangerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand NewAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Trekker
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 9.31$ 6.05$ 7.31$ 7.40
Min Crew1111
Total Seats10888
Flight RulesIFRIFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameH145429WLG GlobalRangerAW109 Grand NewAW109 Trekker
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)352381464450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.93$ 0.76$ 0.91$ 0.93
Max Cabin Seats9666
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)42002528
Standard Cabin Seats8666
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,210$ 931$ 1,140$ 1,125
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBell BasiX-ProEFISGenesys Aerosystems
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)130154156152
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$10,200,000$7,700,000$ 7,800,000 $6,950,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew1111
Total Seats10888
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats9666
Standard Cabin Seats8666
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2EPW207D1PW207CPW207C
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000400040004000
Horsepower8941100735735
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Burn (gph)76
Fuel Capacity (gal)216.9152152
Dimensions
Length (ft)44.84342.542.5
Overall Height (ft)1312.3911.511.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.13635.535.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)166130
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.874
Width (ft)26.37
Cabin Width (ft)5
Cabin Height (ft)4
Cabin Length (ft)6.58