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Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Bell 429 Globalranger vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus Helicopters H155 and Bell 429 GlobalRanger are light twin helicopters: both typically carry about 6–8 passengers in corporate layouts, with the H155 generally offering the longer range (roughly 450–500 nm class) versus the 429 (about 350–400 nm class). The Leonardo AW109 Grand New is also a light twin, usually 6–7 passengers, with range commonly in the ~400–500 nm class. Moving up, the Leonardo AW139 is a medium twin helicopter carrying about 10–12 passengers with range around 550–650 nm, while the larger Leonardo AW189 is a super-medium twin typically 12–16 passengers with broadly similar or slightly higher range (about 500–700 nm) depending on fit and reserves. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop airplane, usually 6–8 passengers, with longer range around 1,400–1,800 nm. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑turboprop airplane, commonly 6–9 passengers, with range about 1,500–1,800 nm. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet, typically 6–10 passengers, with range roughly 1,800–2,000 nm.

SpecAIRBUS H155Bell 429 GlobalRangerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand NewAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Piaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-12 NGXPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22222222
DOC / nm$ 11.06$ 6.29$ 7.31$ 11.69$ 15.57$ 2.78$ 3.71
Min Crew21121111
Total Seats14881721886
Flight RulesIFRIFRVFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoLeonardoLeonardoPiaggioPilatusPilatus
Aircraft NameH155429 GlobalRangerAW109 Grand NewAW139AW189Avanti EVOPC-12 NGXPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)423365464573651153018032076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.79$ 0.91$ 0.69$ 0.74$ 0.46$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats126615197910
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)40122535470137756680
Standard Cabin Seats12661519666
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,593$ 931$ 1,140$ 1,929$ 2,413$ 793$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBell BasiX-ProEFISEFISEFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus ApexPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)144148156165155400290440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,800,000$7,500,000$ 7,800,000 $15,900,000 $2,413,000$ 7,695,000$5,350,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222222
Min Crew21121111
Total Seats14881721886
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats126615197910
Standard Cabin Seats12661519666
LavatoryNoOptional1 Enclosed Flushing
Cabin Pressure (psi)95.89.3
Galley / RefreshmentNoNoOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)240001310023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Cargo DoorYesYes
Lavatory LocationFWDFWD
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Galley LocationFWD
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2C2PW207D1PW207CPT6C-67CCT7-2E1PT6A–66BPT6E-67XPFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40004000400050004000360050005000
Horsepower9431100735167919838501200
No. of Engines22222212
Fuel Capacity (gal)332216.9152414
Fuel Burn (gph)76100
Flat RatingISA + 28ISA + 35ISA + 23
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.94342.554.757.847.347.2552.2
Overall Height (ft)14.313.2511.516.416.613.11417.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)41.13635.554.748
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)235.2130282395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)88.37412085
Width (ft)26.37
Cabin Width (ft)56.155.6
Cabin Height (ft)45.84.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)6.5814.916.923
Wingspan (ft)47.153.3355.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.54.253.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.24090
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17