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 H155, Bell 429 GlobalRanger, Leonardo AW109 Grand New, AW139, and AW189 are helicopters, generally optimized for point-to-point access to constrained sites with shorter ranges than comparable airplanes. Among these, the Bell 429 and AW109 typically serve lighter missions with roughly 6–7 passengers and moderate range, while the H155 usually carries about 8–10 with somewhat longer range and a larger cabin. The AW139 steps up to a medium twin with around 10–15 passengers and longer range, and the AW189 is a larger super-medium with roughly 12–18 passengers and similar-to-greater range depending on fit. The Piaggio Avanti EVO, Pilatus PC-12 NGX, and Pilatus PC-24 are fixed-wing aircraft, favoring higher cruise speeds and longer ranges. The Avanti EVO is a pressurized twin turboprop typically seating 6–9 with long range. The PC-12 NGX is a single-engine turboprop known for long range and flexible cabins, commonly 6–9 passengers. The PC-24 is a light jet, typically 6–10 passengers, combining jet speed with strong range and runway flexibility.
| Spec | AIRBUS H155 | Bell 429 GlobalRanger | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand New | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Pilatus PC-12 NGX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 11.06 | $ 6.29 | $ 7.31 | $ 11.69 | $ 15.57 | — | $ 2.78 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 21 | 8 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Leonardo | Leonardo | Leonardo | Piaggio | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | H155 | 429 GlobalRanger | AW109 Grand New | AW139 | AW189 | Avanti EVO | PC-12 NGX |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 423 | 365 | 464 | 573 | 651 | 1530 | 1803 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.74 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.91 | $ 0.69 | $ 0.74 | — | $ 0.46 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 19 | 7 | 9 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 4012 | 2535 | — | 4701 | — | 3775 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 19 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,593 | $ 931 | $ 1,140 | $ 1,929 | $ 2,413 | — | $ 793 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Bell BasiX-Pro | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus Apex |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 144 | 148 | 156 | 165 | 155 | 400 | 290 |
| 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 |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 21 | 8 | 8 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 19 | 7 | 9 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 19 | 6 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | — | — | — | — | No | Optional |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 5.8 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | — | — | — | No | No |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 24000 | 13100 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 6600 | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | — | — | — | — | FWD |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Arriel 2C2 | PW207D1 | PW207C | PT6C-67C | CT7-2E1 | PT6A–66B | PT6E-67XP |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 5000 | 4000 | 3600 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 943 | 1100 | 735 | 1679 | 1983 | 850 | 1200 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 332 | 216.9 | 152 | 414 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 76 | — | — | — | 100 | — |
| Flat Rating | — | — | — | — | — | ISA + 28 | ISA + 35 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 402 |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 46.9 | 43 | 42.5 | 54.7 | 57.8 | 47.3 | 47.25 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.3 | 13.25 | 11.5 | 16.4 | 16.6 | 13.1 | 14 |
| 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 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 4 | — | — | — | 5.8 | 4.9 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 6.58 | — | — | — | 14.9 | 16.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 47.1 | 53.33 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 3.5 | 4.25 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 35.2 | 40 |