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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.

SpecAIRBUS H145Bell 429WLG GlobalRangerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand NewAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 TrekkerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 9.31$ 6.05$ 7.31$ 7.40$ 11.69
Min Crew11112
Total Seats1088817
Flight RulesIFRIFRVFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameH145429WLG GlobalRangerAW109 Grand NewAW109 TrekkerAW139
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)352381464450573
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.93$ 0.76$ 0.91$ 0.93$ 0.69
Max Cabin Seats966615
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)420025284701
Standard Cabin Seats866615
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,210$ 931$ 1,140$ 1,125$ 1,929
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBell BasiX-ProEFISGenesys AerosystemsEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)130154156152165
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$10,200,000$7,700,000$ 7,800,000 $6,950,000 $15,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Min Crew11112
Total Seats1088817
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats966615
Standard Cabin Seats866615
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2EPW207D1PW207CPW207CPT6C-67C
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40004000400040005000
Horsepower89411007357351679
No. of Engines22222
Fuel Burn (gph)76
Fuel Capacity (gal)216.9152152414
Dimensions
Length (ft)44.84342.542.554.7
Overall Height (ft)1312.3911.511.516.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.13635.535.554.7
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)166130282
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.874120
Width (ft)26.37
Cabin Width (ft)5
Cabin Height (ft)4
Cabin Length (ft)6.58