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Bell 412epi vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Md Helicopters Md 902 Exlplorer vs Sikorsky S 76d

The Bell 412EPi is a proven medium twin used for utility and public-service work; it typically offers moderate range and seats about 10–13 passengers depending on layout. The Leonardo AW169 is a modern light‑intermediate twin aimed at EMS, offshore and corporate roles; it generally provides moderate-to-good range and usually carries about 8–10 passengers in executive or utility seating. The Leonardo AW189 is a larger super‑medium twin optimized for offshore transport and SAR; it delivers the longest range of this group and commonly seats about 16–19 passengers. The MD Helicopters MD 902 Explorer is a light twin (with NOTAR anti‑torque) often used for EMS and law enforcement; it has the shortest range here and typically seats about 6–8 passengers. The Sikorsky S‑76D is a light‑intermediate twin with strong IFR and corporate/offshore credentials; it offers good range and usually carries about 8–12 passengers. Overall, AW189 leads on capacity and range, MD 902 is the smallest, and the 412EPi, AW169, and S‑76D cluster in the middle with different mission emphases.

SpecBell 412EPiAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189MD Helicopters MD 902 ExlplorerSikorsky S-76D
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 12.09$ 11.84$ 15.57$ 7.54$ 11.49
Min Crew11112
Total Seats141221812
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerBellLeonardoLeonardoMD HelicotpersSikorsky
Aircraft Name412EPiAW169AW189MD 902 ExlplorerS-76D
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)361440651317441
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.86$ 0.99$ 0.74$ 0.94$ 0.96
Max Cabin Seats131019610
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)48293125
Standard Cabin Seats131019610
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,487$ 1,658$ 2,413$ 988$ 1,781
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bell BasiX-ProEFISEFISGarmin G500HThales TopDeck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)123140155131155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 12,500,000 $9,450,000 $2,413,000 $7,250,000 $14,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Min Crew11112
Total Seats141221812
Max Cabin Seats131019610
Standard Cabin Seats131019610
Engine
FADECYesYesYesNoYes
ModelPT6T-9PW210ACT7-2E1PW207EPW210S
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40004000400040004000
Horsepower1370100019837101077
No. of Engines22221
Fuel Burn (gph)11365
Fuel Capacity (gal)330.5159296
Dimensions
Width (ft)33
Length (ft)52.148.157.840.652.5
Overall Height (ft)11.514.816.61214.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)464833.944
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)220222.5395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)2849.585