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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 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.

SpecAIRBUS H155Bell 429 GlobalRangerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand NewAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Piaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit2222222
DOC / nm$ 11.06$ 6.29$ 7.31$ 11.69$ 15.57$ 2.78
Min Crew2112111
Total Seats1488172188
Flight RulesIFRIFRVFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoLeonardoLeonardoPiaggioPilatus
Aircraft NameH155429 GlobalRangerAW109 Grand NewAW139AW189Avanti EVOPC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)42336546457365115301803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.79$ 0.91$ 0.69$ 0.74$ 0.46
Max Cabin Seats1266151979
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)4012253547013775
Standard Cabin Seats1266151966
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,593$ 931$ 1,140$ 1,929$ 2,413$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBell BasiX-ProEFISEFISEFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)144148156165155400290
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
Cockpit2222222
Min Crew2112111
Total Seats1488172188
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats1266151979
Standard Cabin Seats1266151966
LavatoryNoOptional
Cabin Pressure (psi)95.8
Galley / RefreshmentNoNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400013100
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Cargo DoorYes
Lavatory LocationFWD
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2C2PW207D1PW207CPT6C-67CCT7-2E1PT6A–66BPT6E-67XP
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000400040005000400036005000
Horsepower9431100735167919838501200
No. of Engines2222221
Fuel Capacity (gal)332216.9152414
Fuel Burn (gph)76100
Flat RatingISA + 28ISA + 35
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.94342.554.757.847.347.25
Overall Height (ft)14.313.2511.516.416.613.114
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)56.15
Cabin Height (ft)45.84.9
Cabin Length (ft)6.5814.916.9
Wingspan (ft)47.153.33
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.54.25
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.240