Bell 429 Globalranger vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Leonardo Sh09 vs Md Helicopters Md 902 Exlplorer
| Spec | Bell 429 GlobalRanger | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO SH09 | MD Helicopters MD 902 Exlplorer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.29 | $ 11.84 | $4.48 | $ 7.54 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 12 | 8 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | VFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Leonardo | Leonardo | MD Helicotpers |
| Aircraft Name | 429 GlobalRanger | AW169 | SH09 | MD 902 Exlplorer |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In-Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 365 | 440 | 430 | 317 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.99 | $0.56 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | 10 | 6 | 6 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2535 | — | — | 3125 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 931 | $ 1,658 | $627 | $ 988 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bell BasiX-Pro | EFIS | EFIS | Garmin G500H |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 148 | 140 | 140 | 131 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $7,500,000 | $9,450,000 | $3,500,000 | $7,250,000 |
| Max Passengers | — | — | 7 | — |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 12 | 8 | 8 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | 10 | — | 6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | PW207D1 | PW210A | HTS 900 | PW207E |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 5500 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 1100 | 1000 | 1020 | 710 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | 76 | — | — | 65 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 216.9 | — | — | 159 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Width (ft) | 26.37 | — | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 43 | 48.1 | — | 40.6 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 6.58 | — | — | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 13.25 | 14.8 | — | 12 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36 | — | — | 33.9 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 130 | 222.5 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 74 | 49.5 | — | — |