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.
| Spec | AIRBUS H155 | Bell 429 GlobalRanger | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand New | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 11.06 | $ 6.29 | $ 7.31 | $ 11.69 | $ 15.57 | — | $ 2.78 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | — |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Leonardo | Leonardo | Leonardo | Piaggio | Pilatus | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | H155 | 429 GlobalRanger | AW109 Grand New | AW139 | AW189 | Avanti EVO | PC-12 NGX | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 423 | 365 | 464 | 573 | 651 | 1530 | 1803 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.74 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.91 | $ 0.69 | $ 0.74 | — | $ 0.46 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 19 | 7 | 9 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 4012 | 2535 | — | 4701 | — | 3775 | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 19 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,593 | $ 931 | $ 1,140 | $ 1,929 | $ 2,413 | — | $ 793 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Bell BasiX-Pro | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus Apex | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 144 | 148 | 156 | 165 | 155 | 400 | 290 | 440 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 19 | 7 | 9 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 19 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | — | — | — | — | No | Optional | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 5.8 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | — | — | — | No | No | Optional Refreshment Center |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 24000 | 13100 | 23500 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 6600 | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | — | — | — | — | FWD | FWD |
| Crew Rest | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | No |
| Jump Seat | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | No |
| Galley Location | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | FWD |
| Engine | ||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Arriel 2C2 | PW207D1 | PW207C | PT6C-67C | CT7-2E1 | PT6A–66B | PT6E-67XP | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 5000 | 4000 | 3600 | 5000 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 943 | 1100 | 735 | 1679 | 1983 | 850 | 1200 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 332 | 216.9 | 152 | 414 | — | — | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 76 | — | — | — | 100 | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | — | — | — | — | ISA + 28 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 23 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 402 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3435 |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Length (ft) | 46.9 | 43 | 42.5 | 54.7 | 57.8 | 47.3 | 47.25 | 52.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.3 | 13.25 | 11.5 | 16.4 | 16.6 | 13.1 | 14 | 17.4 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 41.1 | 36 | 35.5 | 54.7 | 48 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 235.2 | 130 | — | 282 | 395 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 88.3 | 74 | — | 120 | 85 | — | — | — |
| Width (ft) | — | 26.37 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 5 | — | — | — | 6.1 | 5 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 4 | — | — | — | 5.8 | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 6.58 | — | — | — | 14.9 | 16.9 | 23 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 47.1 | 53.33 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 3.5 | 4.25 | 3.8 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 35.2 | 40 | 90 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 |