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Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Sikorsky S 76d

The Airbus H155 and Sikorsky S-76D sit in the medium twin category commonly used for executive transport and offshore support. The H155 typically carries about 12–13 passengers in a high-density configuration and offers moderate-to-long range for its class, roughly in the 500–650 km (270–350 nm) neighborhood depending on fit and reserves. The S-76D is similar in mission profile with a typical passenger load around 12 and comparable medium range, often cited around 650–750 km (350–400 nm) depending on configuration. The Airbus H175 steps up into the super-medium twin segment, aimed strongly at offshore; it generally seats about 16–18 passengers and provides longer range than H155/S-76D, commonly around 700–900+ km (380–500+ nm) depending on tanks and payload. The Bell 429 GlobalRanger is a light twin: it usually carries about 6–7 passengers (up to 8–9 in some layouts) and has shorter range than the medium/super-medium aircraft, typically around 650–750 km (350–400 nm) depending on configuration. The Bell 525 Relentless is a super-medium twin positioned against the H175, with roughly 16–20 seats and long range often quoted around 900–1,000+ km (500–560+ nm), configuration dependent.

SpecAIRBUS H155AIRBUS H175Bell 429WLG GlobalRangerBell 525 RelentlessSikorsky S-76D
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 11.06$ 13.53$ 6.05$ 11.49
Min Crew22122
Total Seats141881812
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersBellBellSikorsky
Aircraft NameH155H175429WLG GlobalRanger525 RelentlessS-76D
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)423573381580441
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.75$ 0.76$ 0.96
Max Cabin Seats121861610
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)4012679725286675
Standard Cabin Seats121661610
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,593$ 2,016$ 931$ 1,781
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISBell BasiX-ProGarmin G5000HThales TopDeck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)144149154160155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,800,000$17,900,000$7,700,000$15,000,000 $14,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Min Crew22122
Total Seats141881812
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats121861610
Standard Cabin Seats121661610
Engine
FADECYesYesYesDual-ChannelYes
ModelArriel 2C2PT6A-67EPW207D1CT7-2F1PW210S
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40003500400040004000
Horsepower9431775110018001077
No. of Engines22221
Fuel Capacity (gal)332216.9641296
Fuel Burn (gph)76
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.959.24361.5852.5
Overall Height (ft)14.317.512.3918.1814.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)41.148.53654.544
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