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Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Leonardo Aw169

All four are twin‑engine civil helicopters, but they span different weight and mission classes. The Airbus Helicopters H155 is a medium, long‑range platform often used for offshore and corporate transport; it typically offers the longest legs in this group (roughly 800–850 km class, depending on fit) and commonly seats around 12–13 passengers in a high‑density cabin (fewer in VIP layouts). The Airbus Helicopters H160 is a newer medium twin aimed at efficient, quieter operations across offshore, EMS, and corporate roles; its typical range is also in the ~800+ km class and it usually carries about 12 passengers (again, configuration dependent). The Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger is a lighter twin optimized for EMS, law enforcement, and utility/corporate work; it generally has a shorter range (about 700+ km class) and is commonly configured for about 6–7 passengers. The Leonardo AW169 sits between the 429 and the H155/H160 as a light‑intermediate twin for EMS, offshore support, and corporate use; it typically carries about 8–10 passengers and offers range broadly in the ~700–800 km class depending on tanks and payload.

SpecAIRBUS H155AIRBUS H160Bell 429WLG GlobalRangerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 11.06$ 6.05$ 11.84
Min Crew2211
Total Seats1414812
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardo
Aircraft NameH155H160429WLG GlobalRangerAW169
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)423460381440
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.76$ 0.99
Max Cabin Seats1212610
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)401239922528
Standard Cabin Seats1212610
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,593$ 931$ 1,658
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISBell BasiX-ProEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)144155154140
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,800,000$14,000,000$7,700,000 $9,450,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2211
Total Seats1414812
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats1212610
Standard Cabin Seats1212610
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2C2HE ArranoPW207D1PW210A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000400040004000
Horsepower94311001000
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)332216.9
Fuel Burn (gph)76
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.939.44348.1
Overall Height (ft)14.313.112.3914.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)41.145.236
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)235.2130222.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)88.37449.5
Width (ft)26.37
Cabin Width (ft)5
Cabin Height (ft)4
Cabin Length (ft)6.58