Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 92

In category terms, the Airbus H160 and Leonardo AW169 are modern medium twins aimed at corporate, EMS, and utility roles, while the Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger sits at the lighter end of the twin-engine market (often used for EMS and public service). The Airbus H175 and Leonardo AW189 are “super-medium” twins optimized for offshore and high-utilization transport, bridging the gap between medium and heavy classes. The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S-92 are heavy twins designed for demanding offshore, SAR, and long-range transport with higher payload and cabin volume. For range, the lighter Bell 429 and the medium H160/AW169 typically cover shorter to mid-length missions, whereas the super-medium H175/AW189 generally offer longer legs suitable for offshore sectors. The heavy H225 and S-92 usually provide the strongest combination of usable range and reserves when carrying larger loads, often favored on longer overwater sectors. Passenger capacity broadly scales with class: Bell 429 and AW169 are typically configured around 6–8 passengers, H160 around 8–10, H175 and AW189 around 12–16, and the heavy H225 and S-92 commonly around 16–19 depending on layout and mission equipment.