Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Bell 429 Globalranger vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 76d
All six are twin‑engine civil helicopters, but they span “light‑intermediate” through “super‑medium” categories. The Bell 429 GlobalRanger and 429WLG GlobalRanger sit in the light twin class; they typically carry about 6–7 passengers (up to around 8–9 in high‑density layouts) and offer medium range, roughly in the 400–500 nautical mile class depending on configuration. The 429WLG is essentially a 429 with wheeled landing gear; category, range, and capacity are broadly similar. The Sikorsky S‑76D is an intermediate twin, generally seating about 8 passengers and offering medium‑long range, often around 400–500+ nautical miles. The Airbus Helicopters H175 and Leonardo AW139 are super‑medium twins aimed at offshore and VIP work; they commonly seat about 12–16 passengers and deliver longer range, frequently around 500–650 nautical miles with typical reserves and mission equipment. The Leonardo AW189 is the largest here, also super‑medium, usually configured for about 16–19 passengers and offering long range broadly comparable to, or slightly above, the H175/AW139 depending on fuel and payload.
| Spec | AIRBUS H175 | Bell 429 GlobalRanger | Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Sikorsky S-76D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 13.53 | $ 6.29 | $ 6.05 | $ 11.69 | $ 15.57 | $ 11.49 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 21 | 12 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Bell | Leonardo | Leonardo | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | H175 | 429 GlobalRanger | 429WLG GlobalRanger | AW139 | AW189 | S-76D |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 573 | 365 | 381 | 573 | 651 | 441 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.75 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.76 | $ 0.69 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.96 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 18 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 19 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6797 | 2535 | 2528 | 4701 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 19 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,016 | $ 931 | $ 931 | $ 1,929 | $ 2,413 | $ 1,781 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Bell BasiX-Pro | Bell BasiX-Pro | EFIS | EFIS | Thales TopDeck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 149 | 148 | 154 | 165 | 155 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $17,900,000 | $7,500,000 | $7,700,000 | $15,900,000 | $2,413,000 | $14,900,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 21 | 12 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 18 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 19 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 19 | 10 |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-67E | PW207D1 | PW207D1 | PT6C-67C | CT7-2E1 | PW210S |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | 4000 | 4000 | 5000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 1775 | 1100 | 1100 | 1679 | 1983 | 1077 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 76 | 76 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 216.9 | 216.9 | 414 | — | 296 |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 59.2 | 43 | 43 | 54.7 | 57.8 | 52.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 17.5 | 13.25 | 12.39 | 16.4 | 16.6 | 14.5 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 48.5 | 36 | 36 | 54.7 | 48 | 44 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 423.8 | 130 | 130 | 282 | 395 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 81.9 | 74 | 74 | 120 | 85 | — |
| Width (ft) | — | 26.37 | 26.37 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 6.58 | 6.58 | — | — | — |