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

Bell 412EPi and Leonardo AW139 are medium twin-engine utility helicopters; the AW139 typically offers longer range and higher passenger capacity (often up to about 15) than the 412EPi (commonly around 13–14), though both vary by interior and mission kit. Sikorsky S-76D is also a medium twin but more optimized for executive/offshore transport; it generally carries about 12 passengers and has a range comparable to, or better than, many medium twins depending on reserves and configuration. Leonardo’s single-engine model (often referred to as AW09 rather than “SH09”) sits in the light single category, with shorter range than the medium twins and a typical capacity around 6–7. Robinson R66 is a light single, usually 4–5 passengers, with moderate range for its class but well below the medium twins. MD 500E is a light single with about 4–5 passengers and relatively shorter range, focused on agility and utility. MD 902 Explorer is a light twin; it generally carries about 7–8 passengers and offers more range and redundancy than light singles, but less capacity and range than AW139/412/S-76D.