Bell 412epi vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 76d

The Bell 412EPi is a medium twin helicopter commonly used for utility, EMS, and public service work. It typically carries about 10–13 passengers (depending on layout) and offers a moderate mission radius, generally in the few-hundred–nautical-mile class, prioritizing lifting capability and flexibility over long-range cruise. The Leonardo AW189 is a larger “super-medium” twin designed for offshore, SAR, and high-utilization transport. It usually seats around 16–19 passengers in an airline-style configuration and, among the three, tends to provide the strongest combination of passenger capacity and range, often approaching the upper end of the few-hundred–nautical-mile segment with reserves, depending heavily on fuel fit and payload. The Sikorsky S‑76D is a light-to-medium twin optimized for executive and offshore shuttle roles with higher cruise speed. It typically accommodates about 8–12 passengers and offers a range broadly comparable to the Bell in many configurations, sometimes extending further with optional fuel, but with less cabin volume and seat count than the AW189.