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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.

SpecAIRBUS H160AIRBUS H175Bell 429WLG GlobalRangerBell 525 RelentlessAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Sikorsky S-76D
Summary
Cockpit2222222
Min Crew2212212
Total Seats1418818172112
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersBellBellLeonardoLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameH160H175429WLG GlobalRanger525 RelentlessAW139AW189S-76D
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)460573381580573651441
Max Cabin Seats1218616151910
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)39926797252866754701
Standard Cabin Seats1216616151910
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISBell BasiX-ProGarmin G5000HEFISEFISThales TopDeck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155149154160165155155
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
Cockpit2222222
Min Crew2212212
Total Seats1418818172112
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats1218616151910
Standard Cabin Seats1216616151910
Engine
FADECYesYesYesDual-ChannelYesYesYes
ModelHE ArranoPT6A-67EPW207D1CT7-2F1PT6C-67CCT7-2E1PW210S
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000350040004000500040004000
No. of Engines2222221
Horsepower177511001800167919831077
Fuel Burn (gph)76
Fuel Capacity (gal)216.9641414296
Dimensions
Length (ft)39.459.24361.5854.757.852.5
Overall Height (ft)13.117.512.3918.1816.416.614.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)45.248.53654.554.74844
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)423.8130282395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)81.97412812085
Width (ft)26.3725.77
Cabin Width (ft)57.58
Cabin Height (ft)44.5
Cabin Length (ft)6.5815.5