Bell 407gxi vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Enstrom Helicotper 480b G vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Leonardo Sh09 vs Md Helicopters Md 500e vs Md Helicopters Md 600n vs Robinson Helicopters R66

The Bell 407GXi, Enstrom 480B-G, MD 500E, MD 600N, and Robinson R66 are generally single‑engine (with the MD 600N using a NOTAR anti‑torque system) light helicopters, while the Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger and Leonardo AW109 GrandNew are twin‑engine light/intermediate types; the Leonardo SH09 is a modern single‑engine light design (often referenced as the Kopter/Leonardo AW09). In passenger capacity, the MD 500E is typically the smallest (often 4–5 seats total depending on fit), while the R66, 480B‑G, 407GXi, MD 600N, and SH09 commonly sit in the 5–7 seat class. The AW109 GrandNew and Bell 429WLG usually offer the most cabin volume and often accommodate 6–8 passengers plus crew in typical layouts. For range, the MD 500E and Enstrom 480B‑G are commonly on the shorter end, the R66 and MD 600N are mid‑range, and the 407GXi, SH09, AW109 GrandNew, and Bell 429WLG are generally longer‑legged, with the twins often optimized for IFR/utility missions where payload and reserves influence practical range.