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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.

SpecAIRBUS H175Bell 429 GlobalRangerBell 429WLG GlobalRangerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Sikorsky S-76D
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 13.53$ 6.29$ 6.05$ 11.69$ 15.57$ 11.49
Min Crew211212
Total Seats1888172112
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellBellLeonardoLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameH175429 GlobalRanger429WLG GlobalRangerAW139AW189S-76D
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)573365381573651441
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.75$ 0.79$ 0.76$ 0.69$ 0.74$ 0.96
Max Cabin Seats1866151910
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)6797253525284701
Standard Cabin Seats1666151910
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,016$ 931$ 931$ 1,929$ 2,413$ 1,781
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBell BasiX-ProBell BasiX-ProEFISEFISThales TopDeck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)149148154165155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$17,900,000$7,500,000$7,700,000 $15,900,000 $2,413,000 $14,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Min Crew211212
Total Seats1888172112
Max Cabin Seats1866151910
Standard Cabin Seats1666151910
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-67EPW207D1PW207D1PT6C-67CCT7-2E1PW210S
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)350040004000500040004000
Horsepower177511001100167919831077
No. of Engines222221
Fuel Burn (gph)7676
Fuel Capacity (gal)216.9216.9414296
Dimensions
Length (ft)59.2434354.757.852.5
Overall Height (ft)17.513.2512.3916.416.614.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)48.5363654.74844
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)423.8130130282395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)81.9747412085
Width (ft)26.3726.37
Cabin Width (ft)55
Cabin Height (ft)44
Cabin Length (ft)6.586.58