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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.

SpecAIRBUS H155Bell 429WLG GlobalRangerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand NewAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169Sikorsky S-76D
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 11.06$ 6.05$ 7.31$ 11.84$ 11.49
Min Crew21112
Total Seats14881212
Flight RulesIFRIFRVFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameH155429WLG GlobalRangerAW109 Grand NewAW169S-76D
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)423381464440441
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.76$ 0.91$ 0.99$ 0.96
Max Cabin Seats12661010
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)40122528
Standard Cabin Seats12661010
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,593$ 931$ 1,140$ 1,658$ 1,781
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBell BasiX-ProEFISEFISThales TopDeck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)144154156140155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,800,000$7,700,000$ 7,800,000 $9,450,000 $14,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Min Crew21112
Total Seats14881212
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats12661010
Standard Cabin Seats12661010
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2C2PW207D1PW207CPW210APW210S
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40004000400040004000
Horsepower943110073510001077
No. of Engines22221
Fuel Capacity (gal)332216.9152296
Fuel Burn (gph)76
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.94342.548.152.5
Overall Height (ft)14.312.3911.514.814.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)41.13635.544
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)235.2130222.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)88.37449.5
Width (ft)26.37
Cabin Width (ft)5
Cabin Height (ft)4
Cabin Length (ft)6.58