Bell 412epi vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Leonardo Sh09 vs Sikorsky S 76d

By category, the Bell 412EPi is a medium twin utility helicopter commonly used for public service, offshore support, and general transport. The Leonardo AW139 is a medium twin in the same broad class but typically positioned as a faster, more modern “super-medium” workhorse for corporate, EMS, and offshore missions. The Leonardo AW169 is a lighter, smaller-cabin twin (light-intermediate) aimed at EMS and corporate/utility roles, while the AW189 is a larger “super-medium” twin optimized for longer-range offshore and high-payload missions. The Sikorsky S-76D is a medium twin strongly oriented toward corporate/VIP and EMS, with a comparatively refined passenger cabin and high cruise speed. The Leonardo SH09 (formerly Kopter) is a single-engine light helicopter, suited to utility and passenger transport where single-engine operations are acceptable. In range, the SH09 and AW169 generally sit at the lower end for multi-passenger missions, the Bell 412EPi and S-76D are typically mid-pack, the AW139 is often strong for its size, and the AW189 is usually the longest-legged of this group. For passenger capacity, SH09 is typically around 8, AW169 around 8–10, Bell 412EPi and S-76D commonly around 12, AW139 around 12–15, and AW189 about 16–19 depending on configuration.