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

The Bell 412EPi is a medium twin best suited to utility and SAR-style missions, typically carrying about 10–13 passengers with a practical range around 350–400 nm depending on fit. The Leonardo AW139 is a larger medium twin with higher cruise and payload, commonly configured for 12–15 passengers and offering roughly 500–600 nm class range. The Leonardo AW169 sits between light and medium twins, often arranged for about 8–10 passengers, with a typical range in the 400–450 nm band. The MD Helicopters MD 902 Explorer is a light twin known for its NOTAR anti-torque system, generally seating around 7–8 passengers with an approximate 300–350 nm range. The Robinson R66 is a light single, usually carrying 4 passengers plus a pilot, with range commonly around 300–350 nm. The Sikorsky S-76D is a medium twin optimized for offshore/VIP operations, typically accommodating about 8–12 passengers and delivering approximately 400–450 nm range, depending on reserves and cabin layout.

SpecBell 412EPiAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169MD Helicopters MD 902 ExlplorerROBINSON R66Sikorsky S-76D
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 12.09$ 11.69$ 11.84$ 7.54$ 3.49$ 11.49
Min Crew121112
Total Seats1417128512
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRVFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerBellLeonardoLeonardoMD HelicotpersRobinson HelicoptersSikorsky
Aircraft Name412EPiAW139AW169MD 902 ExlplorerR66S-76D
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)361573440317350441
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.86$ 0.69$ 0.99$ 0.94$ 0.70$ 0.96
Max Cabin Seats131510610
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)4829470131251355
Standard Cabin Seats1315106310
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,487$ 1,929$ 1,658$ 988$ 384$ 1,781
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bell BasiX-ProEFISEFISGarmin G500HGyro / AnalogThales TopDeck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)123165140131110155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 12,500,000 $15,900,000 $9,450,000 $7,250,000 $ 920,000 $14,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Min Crew121112
Total Seats1417128512
Max Cabin Seats131510610
Standard Cabin Seats1315106310
Engine
FADECYesYesYesNoNoYes
ModelPT6T-9PT6C-67CPW210APW207ERR300PW210S
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400050004000400020004000
Horsepower1370167910007103001077
No. of Engines222211
Fuel Burn (gph)11365
Fuel Capacity (gal)330.541415973.6296
Dimensions
Width (ft)33
Length (ft)52.154.748.140.638.352.5
Overall Height (ft)11.516.414.81211.414.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)4654.733.93344
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)220282222.550
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)2812049.518