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Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Bell 429 Globalranger vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Leonardo Aw189

All four are twin‑engine civil helicopters but span two size classes. The Airbus Helicopters H155 and Bell 429 GlobalRanger sit in the light‑intermediate segment, typically used for EMS, corporate, and utility work. Both offer broadly similar trip capability, with practical ranges commonly in the mid‑500 to mid‑700 km class depending on payload and reserves, and cabins usually configured for about 6 to 8 passengers (higher counts are possible in high‑density layouts). The Leonardo AW109 Grand New is a lighter, faster executive‑leaning twin in the light category. It generally trades cabin volume for speed and style, with typical range also in the several‑hundred‑kilometre class and a usual passenger load around 6 to 7 in VIP or mixed‑use layouts. The Leonardo AW189 is a larger super‑medium helicopter aimed at offshore and high‑capacity missions. It offers the greatest range and endurance of the group, commonly around 800 km or more in typical mission configurations, and the highest passenger capacity, often about 16 to 18 seats in transport layouts.

SpecAIRBUS H155Bell 429 GlobalRangerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand NewAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 11.06$ 6.29$ 7.31$ 15.57
Min Crew2111
Total Seats148821
Flight RulesIFRIFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameH155429 GlobalRangerAW109 Grand NewAW189
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)423365464651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.79$ 0.91$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats126619
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)40122535
Standard Cabin Seats126619
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,593$ 931$ 1,140$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBell BasiX-ProEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)144148156155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,800,000$7,500,000$ 7,800,000$2,413,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2111
Total Seats148821
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats126619
Standard Cabin Seats126619
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2C2PW207D1PW207CCT7-2E1
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000400040004000
Horsepower94311007351983
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)332216.9152
Fuel Burn (gph)76
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.94342.557.8
Overall Height (ft)14.313.2511.516.6
Rotor Diameter (ft)41.13635.548
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)235.2130395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)88.37485
Width (ft)26.37
Cabin Width (ft)5
Cabin Height (ft)4
Cabin Length (ft)6.58