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

The Bell 412EPi is a medium twin, valued for utility and hot-and-high performance, with typical seating around 10–13 passengers and a moderate range suited to regional missions. The Leonardo AW139 is a larger, faster medium twin aimed at offshore and EMS/corporate work, commonly configured for about 12–15 passengers and offering longer range than the 412 in many layouts. The Leonardo AW169 sits between light and medium twins, often arranged for roughly 8–10 passengers, with range generally competitive for its class but typically less than an AW139. The Robinson R66 is a light single-turbine helicopter focused on cost and simplicity, usually carrying 4–5 passengers plus pilot, with the shortest range of this group and best fit for short-hop utility or private transport. The Sikorsky S-76D is a medium twin optimized for executive and offshore operations, typically seating about 8–12 passengers, with range broadly comparable to AW139-class missions depending on interior and reserves. Exact figures vary by configuration, fuel reserves, and mission profile.

SpecBell 412EPiAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169ROBINSON R66Sikorsky S-76D
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 12.09$ 11.69$ 11.84$ 3.49$ 11.49
Min Crew12112
Total Seats141712512
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerBellLeonardoLeonardoRobinson HelicoptersSikorsky
Aircraft Name412EPiAW139AW169R66S-76D
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)361573440350441
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.86$ 0.69$ 0.99$ 0.70$ 0.96
Max Cabin Seats13151010
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)482947011355
Standard Cabin Seats131510310
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,487$ 1,929$ 1,658$ 384$ 1,781
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bell BasiX-ProEFISEFISGyro / AnalogThales TopDeck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)123165140110155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 12,500,000 $15,900,000 $9,450,000 $ 920,000 $14,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Min Crew12112
Total Seats141712512
Max Cabin Seats13151010
Standard Cabin Seats131510310
Engine
FADECYesYesYesNoYes
ModelPT6T-9PT6C-67CPW210ARR300PW210S
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40005000400020004000
Horsepower1370167910003001077
No. of Engines22211
Fuel Burn (gph)113
Fuel Capacity (gal)330.541473.6296
Dimensions
Width (ft)33
Length (ft)52.154.748.138.352.5
Overall Height (ft)11.516.414.811.414.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)4654.73344
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)220282222.550
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)2812049.518