Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Leonardo Aw109 Trekker vs Leonardo Aw139
All five are twin‑engine civil helicopters but span light to medium categories. The Airbus Helicopters H145 and Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger sit in the light twin class, typically offering practical ranges on the order of roughly 350–400 nautical miles depending on fuel fit and mission, and commonly carrying about 6–8 passengers in a corporate/EMS-style cabin (higher counts possible in high‑density layouts). The Leonardo AW109 Grand New and AW109 Trekker are also light twins; the Grand New prioritizes speed and executive comfort, while the Trekker emphasizes utility and high/hot performance. Both generally serve similar mission radii to other light twins (often roughly 350–500 nautical miles with options), with typical passenger loads around 6–7 plus crew. The Leonardo AW139 is a larger medium twin, designed for offshore, SAR, and multi-role operations, with greater useful load, more cabin volume, and usually 8–12 passengers in comfortable layouts (and more in high‑density), and ranges commonly around 500 nautical miles or more with appropriate tanks and reserves.
| Spec | AIRBUS H145 | Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand New | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Trekker | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.31 | $ 6.05 | $ 7.31 | $ 7.40 | $ 11.69 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 17 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | VFR | VFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Leonardo | Leonardo | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | H145 | 429WLG GlobalRanger | AW109 Grand New | AW109 Trekker | AW139 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 352 | 381 | 464 | 450 | 573 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.93 | $ 0.76 | $ 0.91 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.69 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 15 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 4200 | 2528 | — | — | 4701 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 15 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,210 | $ 931 | $ 1,140 | $ 1,125 | $ 1,929 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Bell BasiX-Pro | EFIS | Genesys Aerosystems | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 130 | 154 | 156 | 152 | 165 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $10,200,000 | $7,700,000 | $ 7,800,000 | $6,950,000 | $15,900,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 17 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 15 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 15 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Arriel 2E | PW207D1 | PW207C | PW207C | PT6C-67C |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 894 | 1100 | 735 | 735 | 1679 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 76 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 216.9 | 152 | 152 | 414 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 44.8 | 43 | 42.5 | 42.5 | 54.7 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 13 | 12.39 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 16.4 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36.1 | 36 | 35.5 | 35.5 | 54.7 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 166 | 130 | — | — | 282 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 46.8 | 74 | — | — | 120 |
| Width (ft) | — | 26.37 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 5 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 4 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 6.58 | — | — | — |