Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Leonardo Aw109 Trekker vs Leonardo Aw119kx vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw169
The Leonardo AW109 Grand New and AW109 Trekker sit in the light twin category. Both typically carry about six to seven passengers in addition to one or two pilots, with the Grand New generally optimized for higher cruise speed and VIP-style missions, while the Trekker emphasizes utility capability and modern avionics. Their practical mission ranges are broadly similar for light twins, commonly in the roughly 500–600 nautical mile class depending on payload and reserves. The Leonardo AW119Kx is a light single-engine helicopter, usually configured for about six to seven passengers plus a pilot. Its range is typically comparable to light twins in many real-world missions, often around the 500–700 nautical mile class, while trading twin-engine redundancy for simplicity and operating cost. The AW139 and AW169 move into the medium twin category. The AW169 is a smaller medium twin, commonly carrying around seven to ten passengers, with typical range around 400–500 nautical miles. The AW139 is a larger medium twin, often configured for about 10–15 passengers, with range commonly around 500–700 nautical miles, depending on configuration.
| Spec | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand New | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Trekker | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119Kx | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.31 | $ 7.40 | $ 6.76 | $ 11.69 | $ 11.84 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 12 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Leonardo | Leonardo | Leonardo | Leonardo | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | AW109 Grand New | AW109 Trekker | AW119Kx | AW139 | AW169 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 464 | 450 | 515 | 573 | 440 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.91 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.69 | $ 0.99 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,140 | $ 1,125 | $ 885 | $ 1,929 | $ 1,658 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Genesys Aerosystems | Garmin G1000H | EFIS | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 156 | 152 | 131 | 165 | 140 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 7,800,000 | $6,950,000 | $3,850,000 | $15,900,000 | $9,450,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | — | 4701 | — |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 12 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 10 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW207C | PW207C | PT6B-37A | PT6C-67C | PW210A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 4500 | 5000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 735 | 735 | 917 | 1679 | 1000 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 152 | 152 | 160 | 414 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 42.5 | 42.5 | 42.5 | 54.7 | 48.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.9 | 16.4 | 14.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 35.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 | 54.7 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 282 | 222.5 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 120 | 49.5 |