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Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw189

All five are twin‑engine, IFR‑capable helicopters aimed at offshore, EMS, corporate and utility work, but they sit in different weight and mission classes. The Airbus H160 is a modern medium helicopter, typically carrying about 10–12 passengers and offering roughly 450–480 nm of range depending on configuration. The Airbus H175 is a larger “super‑medium” optimized for offshore transport, commonly configured for about 16–18 passengers, with range often around 540–650 nm. The Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger is a light‑twin, frequently used for EMS and corporate missions, usually accommodating about 6–7 passengers, with range generally around 390–410 nm. The Leonardo AW139 is a widely used medium helicopter with flexible interiors; typical passenger layouts are about 12–15, and range is commonly around 540–570 nm. The Leonardo AW189 is a larger super‑medium with higher payload and offshore emphasis, often seating about 16–19 passengers, with range typically around 500–560 nm. Actual figures vary with tanks, payload, and mission equipment.

SpecAIRBUS H160AIRBUS H175Bell 429WLG GlobalRangerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit22222
Min Crew22121
Total Seats141881721
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameH160H175429WLG GlobalRangerAW139AW189
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)460573381573651
Max Cabin Seats121861519
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)3992679725284701
Standard Cabin Seats121661519
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISBell BasiX-ProEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155149154165155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,000,000$17,900,000$7,700,000 $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
Cockpit22222
Min Crew22121
Total Seats141881721
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats121861519
Standard Cabin Seats121661519
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHE ArranoPT6A-67EPW207D1PT6C-67CCT7-2E1
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40003500400050004000
No. of Engines22222
Horsepower1775110016791983
Fuel Burn (gph)76
Fuel Capacity (gal)216.9414
Dimensions
Length (ft)39.459.24354.757.8
Overall Height (ft)13.117.512.3916.416.6
Rotor Diameter (ft)45.248.53654.748
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)423.8130282395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)81.97412085
Width (ft)26.37
Cabin Width (ft)5
Cabin Height (ft)4
Cabin Length (ft)6.58