Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Leonardo Aw109 Trekker vs Leonardo Aw119kx vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Leonardo Sh09

The Leonardo AW109 Grand New and AW109 Trekker are light twin helicopters: both suit short-to-medium missions, with the Trekker typically trading some cruise refinement for greater utility and hot-and-high/rough-field flexibility. Their typical passenger capacity is in the mid-to-high single digits, and their range is generally in the few-hundred–nautical-mile class depending on fit. The Leonardo AW119Kx is a light single, optimized for lower operating cost and strong payload in its class; it commonly carries about six to seven passengers with similar “few hundred nautical miles” mission ranges. Stepping up, the Leonardo AW139 is a medium twin, widely used for EMS, offshore, and corporate transport, typically seating around 10–15 passengers with medium-range capability. The Leonardo AW169 is a smaller medium twin than the AW139, often configured for roughly 8–10 passengers with comparable medium-range profiles. The Leonardo AW189 is a larger medium twin aimed at offshore and SAR, usually accommodating about 16–19 passengers and offering longer range/endurance than the AW139/AW169. The SH09 sits in the light single category, generally comparable to other modern light singles with around 8–10 seats and short-to-medium range.