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Bell 412epi vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bell 412EPi is a medium twin-engine utility helicopter, often chosen for shorter-range missions such as EMS, public safety, and light offshore or corporate transport. Its typical range is roughly in the 350–400 nautical mile class depending on configuration and reserves, and it commonly carries around 10–13 passengers (with higher seating possible in some layouts but mission equipment often reduces seats). The Leonardo AW139 is a larger, faster intermediate/medium twin, positioned between utility mediums and heavy transports. It generally offers a longer practical range than the 412EPi, commonly around 500–600 nautical miles depending on fit, and typical passenger seating is about 12–15. The Sikorsky S-92 is a heavy twin-engine helicopter aimed at demanding offshore energy and high-capacity transport. It usually provides the greatest range of the three, often around 550–650 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, and it commonly carries about 19 passengers in offshore-style seating (higher in some configurations).

SpecBell 412EPiAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 12.09$ 11.69$ 19.79
Min Crew122
Total Seats141721
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft Name412EPiAW139S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)361573439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.86$ 0.69$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats131519
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)482947017417
Standard Cabin Seats131519
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,487$ 1,929$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bell BasiX-ProEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)123165155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 12,500,000 $15,900,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew122
Total Seats141721
Max Cabin Seats131519
Standard Cabin Seats131519
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPT6T-9PT6C-67CCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400050004000
Horsepower137016792520
No. of Engines221
Fuel Burn (gph)113
Fuel Capacity (gal)330.5414760
Dimensions
Width (ft)33
Length (ft)52.154.7
Overall Height (ft)11.516.417.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)4654.7
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)220282775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)28120140