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Bell 412epi vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Leonardo Aw119kx vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Leonardo Sh09 vs Md Helicopters Md 500e vs Md Helicopters Md 902 Exlplorer vs Robinson Helicopters R66 vs Sikorsky S 76d

The MD 500E and Robinson R66 sit in the light single-engine utility/training category, typically carrying about 4–5 passengers with short-to-moderate ranges. The Leonardo AW119Kx is a higher-end single-engine light helicopter, usually 6–7 passengers with moderate range. In light twins, the Leonardo AW109 GrandNew and MD 902 Explorer commonly seat about 6–7 passengers; the AW109 is oriented toward fast corporate/EMS missions, while the MD 902 emphasizes low external noise, both with moderate range. The Bell 412EPi is a medium twin for utility/EMS/offshore support, generally around 10–13 passengers with moderate range. The Leonardo AW139 and Sikorsky S-76D are medium twins widely used for offshore and executive transport, typically 8–12 passengers with moderate-to-long range. The Leonardo AW169 bridges light and medium twins, usually 6–10 passengers with moderate-to-long range. Heavy/large-cabin twins include the Leonardo AW189 and Bell 525 Relentless, often around 16–19 passengers with long range for offshore and SAR. The Leonardo SH09 (light single) targets roughly 6–7 passengers with moderate range.

SpecBell 412EPiBell 525 RelentlessAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand NewAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119KxAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189AGUSTA / LEONARDO SH09MD Helicopters MD 500EMD Helicopters MD 902 ExlplorerROBINSON R66Sikorsky S-76D
Summary
Cockpit222222222222
DOC / nm$ 12.09—$ 7.31$ 6.76$ 11.69$ 11.84$ 15.57$4.48$ 2.95$ 7.54$ 3.49$ 11.49
Min Crew121121111112
Total Seats141888171221848512
Flight RulesIFRIFRVFRVFRIFRIFRIFRVFRVFRVFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerBellBellLeonardoLeonardoLeonardoLeonardoLeonardoLeonardoMD HelicotpersMD HelicotpersRobinson HelicoptersSikorsky
Aircraft Name412EPi525 RelentlessAW109 Grand NewAW119KxAW139AW169AW189SH09MD 500EMD 902 ExlplorerR66S-76D
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn-DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)361580464515573440651430258317350441
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.86—$ 0.91$ 0.84$ 0.69$ 0.99$ 0.74$0.56$ 0.74$ 0.94$ 0.70$ 0.96
Max Cabin Seats131666151019636—10
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)48296675——4701———148331251355—
Standard Cabin Seats131666151019626310
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,487—$ 1,140$ 885$ 1,929$ 1,658$ 2,413$627$ 398$ 988$ 384$ 1,781
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bell BasiX-ProGarmin G5000HEFISGarmin G1000HEFISEFISEFISEFISGyro / AnalogGarmin G500HGyro / AnalogThales TopDeck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)123160156131165140155140135131110155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 12,500,000$15,000,000$ 7,800,000 $3,850,000 $15,900,000 $9,450,000 $2,413,000$3,500,000$ 2,750,000 $7,250,000 $ 920,000 $14,900,000
Max Passengers———————7————
Cabin
Cockpit222222222222
Min Crew121121111112
Total Seats141888171221848512
Max Cabin Seats131666151019—36—10
Standard Cabin Seats131666151019626310
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoNoYes
ModelPT6T-9CT7-2F1PW207CPT6B-37APT6C-67CPW210ACT7-2E1HTS 900250-C20BPW207ERR300PW210S
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400040004000450050004000400055003500400020004000
Horsepower1370180073591716791000198310204207103001077
No. of Engines222122211211
Fuel Burn (gph)113———————3565——
Fuel Capacity (gal)330.5641152160414———6415973.6296
Dimensions
Width (ft)3325.77——————————
Length (ft)52.161.5842.542.554.748.157.8—30.940.638.352.5
Overall Height (ft)11.518.1811.511.916.414.816.6—8.71211.414.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)4654.535.535.554.7—48—26.433.93344
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)220———282222.5395———50—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)28128——12049.585———18—
Cabin Width (ft)—7.58——————————
Cabin Height (ft)—4.5——————————
Cabin Length (ft)—15.5——————————