Bell 412epi vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Leonardo Sh09 vs Md Helicopters Md 500e vs Md Helicopters Md 902 Exlplorer vs Robinson Helicopters R66 vs Sikorsky S 76d

The Bell 412EPi is a medium twin, typically configured for about 10–13 passengers, offering solid utility performance and moderate range (roughly 350–450 nm class, mission-dependent). Leonardo’s AW139 is a larger, faster medium twin with higher typical capacity (about 12–15) and generally longer range (often around 500+ nm with standard reserves), suited to offshore and EMS. The AW169 sits between light and medium twins, commonly carrying about 8–10, with mid-to-long range for its class (often ~400–450 nm). The Leonardo SH09 (program/market-positioned as a light single) targets about 8–10 seats with range in the ~350–450 nm band. The MD 500E is a light single with limited passenger capacity (typically 4–5) and shorter range (~200–300 nm). The MD 902 Explorer is a light twin around 7–8 seats with moderate range (~300–400 nm). Robinson’s R66 is a light single at 4–5 seats with range around ~300 nm. Sikorsky’s S‑76D is a medium twin, typically 12 passengers, with range often in the ~400–500 nm class.