Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 76d
Airbus’s H160 and H175 sit in different weight classes: the H160 is a modern medium twin typically used for corporate, EMS, and offshore missions with a moderate passenger load and medium range, while the larger H175 is a super-medium optimized for offshore transport, offering more seats and generally longer range. Bell’s 429WLG GlobalRanger is a light twin with shorter range and lower passenger capacity than the medium and super-medium aircraft, but it is efficient for EMS and utility roles. The Bell 525 Relentless is a next-generation super-medium aimed at offshore and corporate transport, generally comparable to the H175 in mission set, with higher passenger capacity and longer range than light and most medium twins. Leonardo’s AW139 is a benchmark medium twin with flexible seating and solid range; the larger AW189 is a super-medium with more passengers and typically greater range, aimed strongly at offshore. Sikorsky’s S-76D is a classic medium twin favored for executive and EMS work, with passenger capacity and range broadly in the medium segment, typically below super-medium types but above light twins.
| Spec | AIRBUS H160 | AIRBUS H175 | Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger | Bell 525 Relentless | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Sikorsky S-76D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 18 | 8 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 12 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Bell | Leonardo | Leonardo | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | H160 | H175 | 429WLG GlobalRanger | 525 Relentless | AW139 | AW189 | S-76D |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 460 | 573 | 381 | 580 | 573 | 651 | 441 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3992 | 6797 | 2528 | 6675 | 4701 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 6 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 10 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | EFIS | Bell BasiX-Pro | Garmin G5000H | EFIS | EFIS | Thales TopDeck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 155 | 149 | 154 | 160 | 165 | 155 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $14,000,000 | $17,900,000 | $7,700,000 | $15,000,000 | $15,900,000 | $2,413,000 | $14,900,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 13.53 | $ 6.05 | — | $ 11.69 | $ 15.57 | $ 11.49 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.75 | $ 0.76 | — | $ 0.69 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.96 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 2,016 | $ 931 | — | $ 1,929 | $ 2,413 | $ 1,781 |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 18 | 8 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 12 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 6 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 10 |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HE Arrano | PT6A-67E | PW207D1 | CT7-2F1 | PT6C-67C | CT7-2E1 | PW210S |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 3500 | 4000 | 4000 | 5000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | 1775 | 1100 | 1800 | 1679 | 1983 | 1077 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 76 | — | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 216.9 | 641 | 414 | — | 296 |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 39.4 | 59.2 | 43 | 61.58 | 54.7 | 57.8 | 52.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 13.1 | 17.5 | 12.39 | 18.18 | 16.4 | 16.6 | 14.5 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 45.2 | 48.5 | 36 | 54.5 | 54.7 | 48 | 44 |
| 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 | — | — | — |