Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Leonardo Sh09 vs Md Helicopters Md 500e vs Md Helicopters Md 902 Exlplorer vs Robinson Helicopters R66 vs Sikorsky S 76d

The MD Helicopters MD 500E and Robinson R66 sit in the light single‑engine category, typically carrying a pilot plus about four passengers; their ranges are generally in the mid‑hundreds of nautical miles, with the R66 often offering somewhat longer legs than many 500E configurations. The MD 902 Explorer is a light twin, usually configured for around five to seven passengers, with range also typically in the mid‑hundreds of nautical miles depending on fit and reserves. Leonardo’s AW169 is a light‑intermediate twin, commonly seating about six to eight passengers, with range generally longer than the light singles and often comparable to or slightly above the MD 902. The AW139 is a medium twin, frequently arranged for roughly 10 to 15 passengers, with solid mid‑hundreds‑nautical‑mile range. The AW189 is a larger “super‑medium” twin, often configured for about 16 to 19 passengers, and typically offers some of the longest ranges in this group. The Sikorsky S‑76D is a medium twin, commonly around 8 to 12 passengers, with range broadly comparable to AW139-class missions. Leonardo’s SH09 is a modern light single, generally around five seats with mid‑hundreds‑nautical‑mile range.