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Bell 412epi vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Md Helicopters Md 902 Exlplorer vs Robinson Helicopters R66 vs Sikorsky S 76d

The Bell 412EPi is a medium twin utility helicopter, typically carrying about 10–13 passengers with a practical range around 350–450 nm depending on fit. The Leonardo AW139 is a larger medium twin, commonly 12–15 passengers, with a typical range around 500–600 nm. The Leonardo AW169 sits in the light–intermediate twin class, usually 6–10 passengers, with a typical range around 400–450 nm. The Leonardo AW189 is a heavy medium twin optimized for offshore work, commonly 16–19 passengers, with typical range roughly 450–550 nm. The MD Helicopters MD 902 Explorer is a light twin, usually 6–8 passengers, with typical range about 300–350 nm. The Robinson R66 is a light single turbine, generally 4–5 passengers including the pilot, with typical range around 300–350 nm. The Sikorsky S-76D is a medium twin often used for executive/offshore roles, typically 8–12 passengers, with typical range roughly 400–500 nm. Figures vary with fuel tanks, interiors, payload, and reserves.

SpecBell 412EPiAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189MD Helicopters MD 902 ExlplorerROBINSON R66Sikorsky S-76D
Summary
Cockpit2222222
DOC / nm$ 12.09$ 11.69$ 11.84$ 15.57$ 7.54$ 3.49$ 11.49
Min Crew1211112
Total Seats141712218512
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFRVFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerBellLeonardoLeonardoLeonardoMD HelicotpersRobinson HelicoptersSikorsky
Aircraft Name412EPiAW139AW169AW189MD 902 ExlplorerR66S-76D
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)361573440651317350441
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.86$ 0.69$ 0.99$ 0.74$ 0.94$ 0.70$ 0.96
Max Cabin Seats13151019610
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)4829470131251355
Standard Cabin Seats131510196310
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,487$ 1,929$ 1,658$ 2,413$ 988$ 384$ 1,781
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bell BasiX-ProEFISEFISEFISGarmin G500HGyro / AnalogThales TopDeck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)123165140155131110155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 12,500,000 $15,900,000 $9,450,000 $2,413,000 $7,250,000 $ 920,000 $14,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222222
Min Crew1211112
Total Seats141712218512
Max Cabin Seats13151019610
Standard Cabin Seats131510196310
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesNoNoYes
ModelPT6T-9PT6C-67CPW210ACT7-2E1PW207ERR300PW210S
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000500040004000400020004000
Horsepower13701679100019837103001077
No. of Engines2222211
Fuel Burn (gph)11365
Fuel Capacity (gal)330.541415973.6296
Dimensions
Width (ft)33
Length (ft)52.154.748.157.840.638.352.5
Overall Height (ft)11.516.414.816.61211.414.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)4654.74833.93344
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)220282222.539550
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)2812049.58518