Compare Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger vs Bell 505 JetRanger X vs Leonardo AW169
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| Manufacturer | Bell | Bell | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Type | 429WLG GlobalRanger | 505 JetRanger X | AW169 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $7,700,000 | $1,445,000 | $9,450,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 931 | $ 441 | $ 1,658 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.05 | $ 3.53 | $ 11.84 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.76 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.99 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 154 | 125 | 140 |
| Max Range (nm) | 381 | 306 | 440 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2528 | 1500 | - |
| Total Seats | 8 | 5 | 12 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 3 | 10 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | - | 10 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bell BasiX-Pro | Garmin G1000H | EFIS |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Weights | |||
| MTOW (lbs) | 7500 | 3680 | 10141 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 8000 | 4475 | - |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 3000 | 2000 | - |
| BEW (lbs) | 4715 | 2180 | - |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2528 | 1500 | - |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 1453 | 568.5 | - |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 1075 | 931.5 | - |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | - | 250 | - |
| Dimensions | |||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36 | 37 | - |
| Width (ft) | 26.37 | 6.51 | - |
| Overall Height (ft) | 12.39 | 10.65 | 14.8 |
| Length (ft) | 43 | 42.48 | 48.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4 | 2.75 | - |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5 | 4.66 | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 6.58 | 7.17 | - |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 130 | 137 | 222.5 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 74 | 18 | 49.5 |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Bell | Leonardo |
| Model | PW207D1 | Arrius 2R | PW210A |
| Horsepower | 1100 | 505 | 1000 |
| FADEC | Yes | Dual-Channel | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 216.9 | 84.85 | - |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | 76 | 32.3 | - |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Bell BasiX-Pro | Garmin G1000H | EFIS |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | - | Digital | - |
| EFIS | - | GEA-71H | - |
| FMS | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Autopilot | 1 x 3-Axis | - | 2 |
| PFD | 2 | 1 | - |
| MFD | 2 | 1 | - |
| GPS | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Director | 2 | 1 | - |
| Transponder | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 8 | 5 | 12 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 3 | 10 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | - | 10 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Other | |||
| Gear Type | Retractable Wheel | Low Skids | Retractable Wheels |
| Rotorhead | 4-Blade Articulated | 2-Blade Teetoring | 5-Blade Articulated |
| Tail Rotor | 4-Blade | 2-Blade | 3-Blade |
| Warranty | |||
| Pilot Training Credits | 2 | 1 | - |
| MTX Training Credits | 1 | - | - |
| Airframe (Yrs) | 3 | 3 | - |
| Airframe (Hrs) | 1000 | 1000 | - |
| Engine (Hrs) | 1000 | 1000 | - |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 154 | 125 | 140 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 134 | 112 | 140 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 155 | 134 | 165 |
| Max Range (nm) | 381 | 306 | 440 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 320 | 306 | 440 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 4.1 | 3.9 | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 2750 | - | - |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 18710 | 18610 | - |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 14130 | 14450 | 14500 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 11290 | 10460 | 11000 |