Compare Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger vs Leonardo AW169 vs Sikorsky S-76D
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| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Leonardo | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Type | H145 | 429WLG GlobalRanger | AW169 | S-76D |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $10,200,000 | $7,700,000 | $9,450,000 | $14,900,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,210 | $ 931 | $ 1,658 | $ 1,781 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.31 | $ 6.05 | $ 11.84 | $ 11.49 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.93 | $ 0.76 | $ 0.99 | $ 0.96 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 130 | 154 | 140 | 155 |
| Max Range (nm) | 352 | 381 | 440 | 441 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 4200 | 2528 | - | - |
| Total Seats | 10 | 8 | 12 | 12 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 | 10 | 10 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 6 | 10 | 10 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Bell BasiX-Pro | EFIS | Thales TopDeck |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | ||||
| MTOW (lbs) | 8378 | 7500 | 10141 | 11700 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 8378 | 8000 | - | - |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 3527 | 3000 | - | - |
| BEW (lbs) | 4231 | 4715 | - | - |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 4200 | 2528 | - | - |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 1434 | 1453 | - | 296 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 2492 | 1075 | - | - |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36.1 | 36 | - | 44 |
| Width (ft) | - | 26.37 | - | - |
| Overall Height (ft) | 13 | 12.39 | 14.8 | 14.5 |
| Length (ft) | 44.8 | 43 | 48.1 | 52.5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | - | 4 | - | - |
| Cabin Width (ft) | - | 5 | - | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | - | 6.58 | - | - |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 166 | 130 | 222.5 | - |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 46.8 | 74 | 49.5 | - |
| Engine | ||||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Leonardo | Sikorsky |
| Model | Arriel 2E | PW207D1 | PW210A | PW210S |
| Horsepower | 894 | 1100 | 1000 | 1077 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | - | 216.9 | - | 296 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | - | 76 | - | - |
| Avionics | ||||
| Flight Deck | EFIS | Bell BasiX-Pro | EFIS | Thales TopDeck |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | Digital | - | - | - |
| FMS | - | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Autopilot | 4-Axis | 1 x 3-Axis | 2 | 1 |
| PFD | 2 | 2 | - | 2 |
| MFD | - | 2 | - | 2 |
| GPS | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| AHRS | 3 | - | - | - |
| Flight Director | - | 2 | - | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Total Seats | 10 | 8 | 12 | 12 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 | 10 | 10 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 6 | 10 | 10 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | - | - | - |
| Other | ||||
| Gear Type | Retractable Wheels | Retractable Wheel | Retractable Wheels | High Skids |
| Rotorhead | 4-Blade Articulated | 4-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated | 4-Blade Articulated |
| Tail Rotor | Enclosed Fenestron | 4-Blade | 3-Blade | 4-Blade |
| Warranty | ||||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | 2 | - | - |
| MTX Training Credits | - | 1 | - | - |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | 3 | - | - |
| Airframe (Hrs) | - | 1000 | - | - |
| Engine (Hrs) | - | 1000 | - | - |
| Performance | ||||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 130 | 154 | 140 | 155 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 127 | 134 | 140 | 155 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 143 | 155 | 165 | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 352 | 381 | 440 | 441 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 352 | 320 | 440 | 441 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 3.6 | 4.1 | - | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 925 | 2750 | - | - |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | - | 18710 | - | - |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 12550 | 14130 | 14500 | - |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 8750 | 11290 | 11000 | - |