Compare Bell 429 GlobalRanger vs Leonardo AW139 vs Leonardo AW169 vs Leonardo AW189
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| Manufacturer | Bell | Leonardo | Leonardo | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Type | 429 GlobalRanger | AW139 | AW169 | AW189 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $7,500,000 | $15,900,000 | $9,450,000 | $2,413,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 931 | $ 1,929 | $ 1,658 | $ 2,413 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.29 | $ 11.69 | $ 11.84 | $ 15.57 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.69 | $ 0.99 | $ 0.74 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 148 | 165 | 140 | 155 |
| Max Range (nm) | 365 | 573 | 440 | 651 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2535 | 4701 | - | - |
| Total Seats | 8 | 17 | 12 | 21 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 15 | 10 | 19 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | 15 | 10 | 19 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bell BasiX-Pro | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | ||||
| MTOW (lbs) | 7000 | 15430 | 10141 | 18370 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 8000 | - | - | - |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 3000 | - | - | - |
| BOW (lbs) | - | 9409 | - | - |
| BEW (lbs) | 4465 | 7985 | - | - |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2535 | 4701 | - | - |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 1453 | 3276 | - | - |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 1082 | 1937 | - | - |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36 | 54.7 | - | 48 |
| Width (ft) | 26.37 | - | - | - |
| Overall Height (ft) | 13.25 | 16.4 | 14.8 | 16.6 |
| Length (ft) | 43 | 54.7 | 48.1 | 57.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4 | - | - | - |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5 | - | - | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 6.58 | - | - | - |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 130 | 282 | 222.5 | 395 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 74 | 120 | 49.5 | 85 |
| Engine | ||||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Leonardo | Leonardo | Leonardo |
| Model | PW207D1 | PT6C-67C | PW210A | CT7-2E1 |
| Horsepower | 1100 | 1679 | 1000 | 1983 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 5000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 216.9 | 414 | - | - |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | 76 | - | - | - |
| Avionics | ||||
| Flight Deck | Bell BasiX-Pro | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| FMS | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Autopilot | 1 x 3-Axis | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| PFD | 1 | - | - | - |
| MFD | 1 | - | - | - |
| GPS | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Director | 2 | - | - | - |
| Transponder | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Total Seats | 8 | 17 | 12 | 21 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 15 | 10 | 19 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | 15 | 10 | 19 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Other | ||||
| Gear Type | Low Skids | Retractable Wheels | Retractable Wheels | Retractable Wheels |
| Rotorhead | 4-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated |
| Tail Rotor | 4-Blade | 4-Blade | 3-Blade | 4-Blade |
| Warranty | ||||
| Pilot Training Credits | 2 | - | - | - |
| MTX Training Credits | 1 | - | - | - |
| Airframe (Yrs) | 3 | - | - | - |
| Airframe (Hrs) | 1000 | - | - | - |
| Engine (Hrs) | 1000 | - | - | - |
| Performance | ||||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 148 | 165 | 140 | 155 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 130 | 140 | 140 | 145 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 155 | 167 | 165 | 169 |
| Max Range (nm) | 365 | 573 | 440 | 651 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 304 | 302 | 440 | 651 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 4 | - | - | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 2750 | 2140 | - | 1960 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 18710 | 20000 | - | - |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 14130 | 15360 | 14500 | 16900 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 11290 | 8130 | 11000 | 9490 |