Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Bell 429 Globalranger vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 76d
All eight are twin‑engine civil helicopters, but they span light‑twin to super‑medium categories. The Airbus H155 and Bell 429/429WLG are light‑twin/“medium‑light” types: they typically carry about 6–8 passengers in an executive layout, and are commonly used on missions needing moderate range (roughly in the 350–450 nm class, mission‑dependent). The Sikorsky S‑76D sits in the medium category with similar passenger counts (often 6–8, sometimes more in utility fit) and comparable or slightly higher practical range than the light twins (often around the 400 nm class). The Airbus H160 is a newer‑generation medium twin, generally configured for about 6–10 passengers and offering range broadly comparable to, and often better than, older medium types (frequently around the 400–500 nm class depending on tankage and reserves). The Leonardo AW139 is a medium twin that typically seats about 8–12 passengers with range commonly in the 450–600 nm class. The Airbus H175 and Leonardo AW189 are super‑mediums, designed for higher payload and offshore legs, typically carrying about 12–16+ passengers and offering the longest ranges here, often in the 500–700+ nm class depending on configuration.
| Spec | AIRBUS H155 | AIRBUS H160 | AIRBUS H175 | Bell 429 GlobalRanger | Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Sikorsky S-76D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 11.06 | — | $ 13.53 | $ 6.29 | $ 6.05 | $ 11.69 | $ 15.57 | $ 11.49 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 21 | 12 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Bell | Leonardo | Leonardo | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | H155 | H160 | H175 | 429 GlobalRanger | 429WLG GlobalRanger | AW139 | AW189 | S-76D |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 423 | 460 | 573 | 365 | 381 | 573 | 651 | 441 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.74 | — | $ 0.75 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.76 | $ 0.69 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.96 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 19 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 4012 | 3992 | 6797 | 2535 | 2528 | 4701 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 19 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,593 | — | $ 2,016 | $ 931 | $ 931 | $ 1,929 | $ 2,413 | $ 1,781 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS | Bell BasiX-Pro | Bell BasiX-Pro | EFIS | EFIS | Thales TopDeck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 144 | 155 | 149 | 148 | 154 | 165 | 155 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $14,800,000 | $14,000,000 | $17,900,000 | $7,500,000 | $7,700,000 | $15,900,000 | $2,413,000 | $14,900,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 21 | 12 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | Green Interior | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 19 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 19 | 10 |
| Engine | ||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Arriel 2C2 | HE Arrano | PT6A-67E | PW207D1 | PW207D1 | PT6C-67C | CT7-2E1 | PW210S |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 3500 | 4000 | 4000 | 5000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 943 | — | 1775 | 1100 | 1100 | 1679 | 1983 | 1077 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 332 | — | — | 216.9 | 216.9 | 414 | — | 296 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | 76 | 76 | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Length (ft) | 46.9 | 39.4 | 59.2 | 43 | 43 | 54.7 | 57.8 | 52.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.3 | 13.1 | 17.5 | 13.25 | 12.39 | 16.4 | 16.6 | 14.5 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 41.1 | 45.2 | 48.5 | 36 | 36 | 54.7 | 48 | 44 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 235.2 | — | 423.8 | 130 | 130 | 282 | 395 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 88.3 | — | 81.9 | 74 | 74 | 120 | 85 | — |
| Width (ft) | — | — | — | 26.37 | 26.37 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | — | — | 6.58 | 6.58 | — | — | — |