Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Sikorsky S 76d
All five are twin‑engine, IFR‑capable civil helicopters, but they span light to super‑medium roles. The Airbus Helicopters H155 and Sikorsky S‑76D sit in the larger, offshore/VIP‑leaning “super‑medium” class, typically offering the longest practical legs in this group, with the H155 commonly planned around roughly 450–550 nm and the S‑76D around roughly 400–500 nm depending on cabin fit and reserves. The Leonardo AW169 is a modern “intermediate” twin, generally bridging light and super‑medium missions with a typical planning range around roughly 400–440 nm. The Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger is a light‑intermediate twin optimized for EMS, police, and utility work, usually planned around roughly 380–420 nm. The Leonardo AW109 GrandNew is a fast light twin, often planned around roughly 450–500 nm with appropriate tanks and payload tradeoffs. For passenger capacity, the AW109 and Bell 429 commonly seat about 6–7 passengers in typical executive layouts, the AW169 often 8–10, and the H155 and S‑76D commonly 8–12 depending on interior and mission equipment.
| Spec | AIRBUS H155 | Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand New | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169 | Sikorsky S-76D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 11.06 | $ 6.05 | $ 7.31 | $ 11.84 | $ 11.49 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Leonardo | Leonardo | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | H155 | 429WLG GlobalRanger | AW109 Grand New | AW169 | S-76D |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 423 | 381 | 464 | 440 | 441 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.74 | $ 0.76 | $ 0.91 | $ 0.99 | $ 0.96 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 4012 | 2528 | — | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,593 | $ 931 | $ 1,140 | $ 1,658 | $ 1,781 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Bell BasiX-Pro | EFIS | EFIS | Thales TopDeck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 144 | 154 | 156 | 140 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $14,800,000 | $7,700,000 | $ 7,800,000 | $9,450,000 | $14,900,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Arriel 2C2 | PW207D1 | PW207C | PW210A | PW210S |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 943 | 1100 | 735 | 1000 | 1077 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 332 | 216.9 | 152 | — | 296 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 76 | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 46.9 | 43 | 42.5 | 48.1 | 52.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.3 | 12.39 | 11.5 | 14.8 | 14.5 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 41.1 | 36 | 35.5 | — | 44 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 235.2 | 130 | — | 222.5 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 88.3 | 74 | — | 49.5 | — |
| Width (ft) | — | 26.37 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 5 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 4 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 6.58 | — | — | — |