Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Gulfstream G280 vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw169
The Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger, Leonardo AW139, and Leonardo AW169 are twin‑engine helicopters, optimized for short-to-medium missions with flexible landing access; typical range is roughly 400–800 nautical miles, with usual passenger loads around 6–12 depending on cabin fit. The AW139 generally carries the most passengers of the three, while the AW169 is slightly smaller; the Bell 429 is typically configured for fewer passengers but with efficient short‑haul performance. The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super‑midsize business jet with transcontinental capability, typically around 3,200–3,400 nautical miles and about 8–10 passengers in a standard executive layout. The Gulfstream G280 is also super‑midsize but longer‑legged, commonly around 3,600–3,900 nautical miles with about 8–10 passengers. The Cessna Citation Sovereign+ is a super‑midsize jet with shorter range than those two, roughly 2,800–3,200 nautical miles, typically seating about 8–10. The Dassault Falcon 2000S is a large‑cabin business jet, generally around 3,300–4,000 nautical miles and commonly 8–12 passengers, emphasizing cabin comfort and runway flexibility.
| Spec | Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Cessna Citation Sovereign+ | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Gulfstream G280 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.05 | $ 6.71 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.63 | $ 6.57 | $ 11.69 | $ 11.84 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 12 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — | — | — | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Leonardo | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | 429WLG GlobalRanger | Challenger 3500 | Sovereign + | 2000S | G280 | AW139 | AW169 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 381 | 3400 | 3138 | 3540 | 3600 | 573 | 440 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.76 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.82 | $ 0.69 | $ 0.99 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2528 | 15950 | 12790 | 18250 | 15550 | 4701 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 931 | $ 3,152 | $ 2,699 | $ 3,150 | $ 3,168 | $ 1,929 | $ 1,658 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bell BasiX-Pro | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Garmin G5000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | EFIS | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 154 | 533 | 458 | 490 | 481 | 165 | 140 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $7,700,000 | $26,950,000 | $19,730,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $24,900,000 | $15,900,000 | $9,450,000 |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 12 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 10 |
| Lavatory | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — | — |
| Crew Rest | — | No | No | No | No | — | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | No | No | No | — | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | — | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 8.8 | 9.3 | 9.6 | 9.2 | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | — | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 23338 | 25230 | 25300 | 25000 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 5800 | — | — |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW207D1 | HTF73500 | PW306D | PW308C | HTF7250G | PT6C-67C | PW210A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — | — | — | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On-Condition | 6000 | 7000 | On-Condition | 5000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 1100 | — | — | — | — | 1679 | 1000 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | 76 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 216.9 | — | 1700 | — | — | 414 | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 16 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 7323 | 5907 | 7000 | 7624 | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Width (ft) | 26.37 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 43 | 68.7 | 63.5 | 66.4 | 66.9 | 54.7 | 48.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5 | 7.2 | 5.5 | 7.7 | 6.9 | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4 | 6 | 5.7 | 6.2 | 6.3 | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 6.58 | 25.2 | 25.3 | 26.2 | 25.9 | — | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 12.39 | 20 | 20.4 | 23.2 | 21.4 | 16.4 | 14.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36 | — | — | — | — | 54.7 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 130 | — | — | 1024 | — | 282 | 222.5 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 74 | — | 100 | — | — | 120 | 49.5 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 69 | 72.4 | 70.2 | 63 | — | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | 0.7 | Flat Floor | 0.3 | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 5.1 | 3.9 | 6.3 | 5.4 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 16.6 | 17.4 | 17.1 | 17.7 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 106 | 35 | 134 | 154 | — | — |