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Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Sikorsky S 76d

All four are twin‑engine, IFR‑capable helicopters aimed at corporate and utility missions, but they sit in slightly different weight and cabin classes. The Airbus Helicopters H155 is a medium twin with one of the larger cabins in this group; it typically carries about 12 passengers and offers roughly 450–500 nm of range depending on configuration. The Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger is a light twin optimized for efficiency and hot‑and‑high performance; it commonly seats 6–7 (up to about 8 in high‑density layouts) with an approximate 350–400 nm range. The Leonardo AW169 is a “light‑intermediate” twin bridging light and medium segments; it generally carries around 8–10 passengers and delivers about 400–450 nm of range. The Sikorsky S‑76D is a medium twin widely used for offshore and executive transport; it typically seats about 12 passengers and provides around 400–450 nm of range. In broad terms, H155 and S‑76D lean toward larger cabins and passenger counts, while 429WLG emphasizes lighter‑class economy, and AW169 splits the difference with flexible layouts and strong all‑round capability.

SpecAIRBUS H155Bell 429WLG GlobalRangerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169Sikorsky S-76D
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 11.06$ 6.05$ 11.84$ 11.49
Min Crew2112
Total Seats1481212
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameH155429WLG GlobalRangerAW169S-76D
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)423381440441
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.76$ 0.99$ 0.96
Max Cabin Seats1261010
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)40122528
Standard Cabin Seats1261010
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,593$ 931$ 1,658$ 1,781
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBell BasiX-ProEFISThales TopDeck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)144154140155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,800,000$7,700,000 $9,450,000 $14,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2112
Total Seats1481212
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats1261010
Standard Cabin Seats1261010
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2C2PW207D1PW210APW210S
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000400040004000
Horsepower943110010001077
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Capacity (gal)332216.9296
Fuel Burn (gph)76
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.94348.152.5
Overall Height (ft)14.312.3914.814.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)41.13644
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