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Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Bell 525 Relentless

All five are twin‑engine civil helicopters, but they span light to super‑medium classes. The Airbus H155 and Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger sit in the light/intermediate category; typical configurations carry about 7–8 passengers (plus crew). In range, the H155 is generally longer‑legged than the 429, with the H155 commonly cited around the ~450 nm class versus the 429 around the ~400 nm class, depending on fuel, payload, and reserves. The Airbus H160 is a newer medium twin with a usually quoted range around the ~450–480 nm class and seating commonly around 8–12 passengers depending on interior and mission. The Airbus H175 is a super‑medium aimed at offshore and transport roles, typically carrying roughly 12–16 passengers, with range often quoted around the ~500+ nm class in certain configurations. The Bell 525 Relentless is also in the super‑medium segment, typically accommodating roughly 12–16 passengers, with a generally similar long‑range emphasis, often cited around the ~500+ nm class, again highly configuration‑dependent.

SpecAIRBUS H155AIRBUS H160AIRBUS H175Bell 429WLG GlobalRangerBell 525 Relentless
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 11.06$ 13.53$ 6.05
Min Crew22212
Total Seats141418818
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersBellBell
Aircraft NameH155H160H175429WLG GlobalRanger525 Relentless
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)423460573381580
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.75$ 0.76
Max Cabin Seats121218616
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)40123992679725286675
Standard Cabin Seats121216616
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,593$ 2,016$ 931
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISEFISBell BasiX-ProGarmin G5000H
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)144155149154160
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,800,000$14,000,000$17,900,000$7,700,000$15,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Min Crew22212
Total Seats141418818
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats121218616
Standard Cabin Seats121216616
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesDual-Channel
ModelArriel 2C2HE ArranoPT6A-67EPW207D1CT7-2F1
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40004000350040004000
Horsepower943177511001800
No. of Engines22222
Fuel Capacity (gal)332216.9641
Fuel Burn (gph)76
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.939.459.24361.58
Overall Height (ft)14.313.117.512.3918.18
Rotor Diameter (ft)41.145.248.53654.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)235.2423.8130
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)88.381.974128
Width (ft)26.3725.77
Cabin Width (ft)57.58
Cabin Height (ft)44.5
Cabin Length (ft)6.5815.5