Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw189
The Airbus H160 and Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger sit in the medium/light‑twin category, typically used for corporate, EMS, and utility missions. They generally offer shorter range than the larger “super‑medium” class and usually carry around 6–8 passengers in typical corporate layouts, with higher maximum seating possible depending on configuration. The Airbus H175 and Leonardo AW139 are super‑medium twins aimed at offshore and high‑tempo utility work, offering a clear step up in range and cabin volume; in common transport roles they often seat roughly 12–15 passengers. The Bell 525 Relentless and Leonardo AW189 are also in the super‑medium class but emphasize even greater cabin size and mission endurance, making them frequent picks for longer offshore legs and higher payload; typical passenger transport layouts are commonly in the mid‑teens, and they can be configured up to around 16–19 seats depending on interior and regulatory limits. Overall, range and passenger capacity scale upward from H160/429 to H175/AW139, and peak with 525/AW189 in most offshore-oriented configurations.
| Spec | AIRBUS H160 | AIRBUS H175 | Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger | Bell 525 Relentless | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 18 | 8 | 18 | 17 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Bell | Leonardo | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | H160 | H175 | 429WLG GlobalRanger | 525 Relentless | AW139 | AW189 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 460 | 573 | 381 | 580 | 573 | 651 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 15 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3992 | 6797 | 2528 | 6675 | 4701 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 6 | 16 | 15 | 19 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | EFIS | Bell BasiX-Pro | Garmin G5000H | EFIS | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 155 | 149 | 154 | 160 | 165 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $14,000,000 | $17,900,000 | $7,700,000 | $15,000,000 | $15,900,000 | $2,413,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 13.53 | $ 6.05 | — | $ 11.69 | $ 15.57 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.75 | $ 0.76 | — | $ 0.69 | $ 0.74 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 2,016 | $ 931 | — | $ 1,929 | $ 2,413 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 18 | 8 | 18 | 17 | 21 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 15 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 6 | 16 | 15 | 19 |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HE Arrano | PT6A-67E | PW207D1 | CT7-2F1 | PT6C-67C | CT7-2E1 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 3500 | 4000 | 4000 | 5000 | 4000 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Horsepower | — | 1775 | 1100 | 1800 | 1679 | 1983 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 76 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 216.9 | 641 | 414 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 39.4 | 59.2 | 43 | 61.58 | 54.7 | 57.8 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 13.1 | 17.5 | 12.39 | 18.18 | 16.4 | 16.6 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 45.2 | 48.5 | 36 | 54.5 | 54.7 | 48 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 423.8 | 130 | — | 282 | 395 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 81.9 | 74 | 128 | 120 | 85 |
| Width (ft) | — | — | 26.37 | 25.77 | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | — | 5 | 7.58 | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | — | 4 | 4.5 | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | — | 6.58 | 15.5 | — | — |