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

The Bell 412EPi is a medium twin utility helicopter: typically around 10–13 passengers and roughly 350–400 nautical miles range, valued for rugged multi-mission capability. The Leonardo AW139 is a medium twin in the offshore/EMS/corporate class, generally seating about 12–15 passengers with about 500–600 nautical miles range, balancing speed, cabin volume, and economics. The Leonardo AW169 is a lighter twin aimed at EMS and corporate use, commonly configured for about 6–9 passengers and about 400–450 nautical miles range, offering modern avionics in a smaller footprint. The Leonardo AW189 is a larger “super-medium” twin optimized for offshore transport, typically about 16–19 passengers and about 450–550 nautical miles range with strong payload and endurance. The Robinson R66 is a light single turbine, usually 4–5 passengers with about 300–350 nautical miles range, suited to cost-sensitive utility and private missions. The Sikorsky S-76D is a medium twin with a premium passenger/corporate and EMS focus, typically about 8–12 passengers and about 400–500 nautical miles range. Ranges and seating vary with fuel, interiors, and reserves.

SpecBell 412EPiAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189ROBINSON R66Sikorsky S-76D
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 12.09$ 11.69$ 11.84$ 15.57$ 3.49$ 11.49
Min Crew121112
Total Seats14171221512
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerBellLeonardoLeonardoLeonardoRobinson HelicoptersSikorsky
Aircraft Name412EPiAW139AW169AW189R66S-76D
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)361573440651350441
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.86$ 0.69$ 0.99$ 0.74$ 0.70$ 0.96
Max Cabin Seats1315101910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)482947011355
Standard Cabin Seats13151019310
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,487$ 1,929$ 1,658$ 2,413$ 384$ 1,781
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bell BasiX-ProEFISEFISEFISGyro / AnalogThales TopDeck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)123165140155110155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 12,500,000 $15,900,000 $9,450,000 $2,413,000$ 920,000 $14,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Min Crew121112
Total Seats14171221512
Max Cabin Seats1315101910
Standard Cabin Seats13151019310
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesNoYes
ModelPT6T-9PT6C-67CPW210ACT7-2E1RR300PW210S
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400050004000400020004000
Horsepower13701679100019833001077
No. of Engines222211
Fuel Burn (gph)113
Fuel Capacity (gal)330.541473.6296
Dimensions
Width (ft)33
Length (ft)52.154.748.157.838.352.5
Overall Height (ft)11.516.414.816.611.414.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)4654.7483344
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)220282222.539550
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)2812049.58518