Bell 412epi vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Leonardo Sh09 vs Md Helicopters Md 500e vs Sikorsky S 76d

The Bell 412EPi is a medium twin used for utility and public-service work, offering moderate range and typically seating about 10–13 passengers. The Leonardo AW139 is a larger medium twin with longer range than the 412 and commonly configured for roughly 12–15 passengers, making it a frequent choice for EMS, offshore and VIP roles. The Leonardo AW169 sits in the lighter “intermediate” twin category, with shorter range and a typical layout around 8–10 passengers. The Leonardo AW189 is a super-medium twin aimed at offshore transport, generally providing the longest range and highest passenger capability in this group, often about 16–19 passengers. The Leonardo SH09 (light single) is a smaller-category aircraft with shorter range and a cabin typically suited to about 4–6 passengers. The MD Helicopters MD 500E is a light single with relatively limited range and usually carries about 4–5 passengers. The Sikorsky S-76D is a medium twin oriented to corporate/offshore, with solid range and typically about 8–12 passengers depending on configuration.