Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Bell 429 Globalranger vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw169

All four are twin‑engine civil helicopters, but they sit in different weight and mission classes. The Airbus Helicopters H160 is a modern medium twin positioned for corporate/offshore and public services; its typical range is about 450–480 nautical miles, and it generally carries around 12 passengers in a high‑density cabin (often fewer in VIP layouts). The Bell 429 GlobalRanger is a light twin aimed at EMS, police, and utility roles; it typically offers roughly 370–410 nautical miles of range and seats up to about 7 passengers (or a mix of crew/medical fit). The Leonardo AW139 is a larger medium twin optimized for offshore transport and high‑utilization SAR/utility; it commonly achieves about 550–570 nautical miles of range and can carry around 15 passengers in typical transport configuration. The Leonardo AW169 bridges light and medium categories as an “intermediate” twin; its range is typically about 440–450 nautical miles, with seating commonly around 8–10 passengers depending on interior and mission kit. Figures vary with fuel tanks, payload, and reserves.