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Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Leonardo Aw119kx vs Sikorsky S 76d

The Airbus Helicopters H155 and Sikorsky S‑76D sit in the midsize, twin‑engine class, typically offering the greatest cabin volume and the highest passenger capacity among the four, commonly configured around 8–12 passengers depending on interior layout, and they generally deliver longer practical ranges for corporate or offshore-style missions. The Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger is a light, twin‑engine helicopter, usually configured for about 6–8 passengers, with a range that is typically shorter than the H155/S‑76D but well-suited to regional corporate, EMS, and utility roles. The Leonardo AW119Kx is a light, single‑engine helicopter; it often carries roughly 6–7 passengers in typical arrangements and, while it can achieve competitive range for its class, it generally prioritizes lower operating complexity and cost over the twin‑engine redundancy and higher payload/cabin volume of the others. Overall, expect H155 and S‑76D to lead on cabin size and passenger capacity, Bell 429WLG to balance twin‑engine capability in a lighter category, and AW119Kx to be the simplest and lightest option.

SpecAIRBUS H155Bell 429WLG GlobalRangerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119KxSikorsky S-76D
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 11.06$ 6.05$ 6.76$ 11.49
Min Crew2112
Total Seats148812
Flight RulesIFRIFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameH155429WLG GlobalRangerAW119KxS-76D
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)423381515441
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.76$ 0.84$ 0.96
Max Cabin Seats126610
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)40122528
Standard Cabin Seats126610
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,593$ 931$ 885$ 1,781
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBell BasiX-ProGarmin G1000HThales TopDeck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)144154131155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,800,000$7,700,000 $3,850,000 $14,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2112
Total Seats148812
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats126610
Standard Cabin Seats126610
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2C2PW207D1PT6B-37APW210S
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000400045004000
Horsepower94311009171077
No. of Engines2211
Fuel Capacity (gal)332216.9160296
Fuel Burn (gph)76
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.94342.552.5
Overall Height (ft)14.312.3911.914.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)41.13635.544
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)235.2130
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)88.374
Width (ft)26.37
Cabin Width (ft)5
Cabin Height (ft)4
Cabin Length (ft)6.58