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

The Leonardo AW169 and AW189 are modern twin‑engine helicopters aimed at corporate transport, offshore, EMS, and utility work. The AW169 sits in the light‑intermediate class, typically carrying about 6–10 passengers with a medium range roughly in the 400–450 nm class depending on fit. The AW189 is a larger “super‑medium” twin, usually configured around 12–18 passengers and offering longer range, commonly around 450–500+ nm, making it better suited to offshore legs with higher payload. The Sikorsky S‑76D is a premium intermediate twin frequently used for offshore and executive missions, generally carrying about 8–12 passengers with a range often around 400–450 nm. The MD Helicopters MD 500E is a light single‑engine utility helicopter; passenger capacity is typically around 4 (plus pilot), with shorter range often in the ~200–300 nm band. The MD 902 Explorer is a light twin (NOTAR), commonly seating about 6–7 passengers with range roughly ~300–350 nm. The Robinson R66 is a light single, typically 4 passengers (plus pilot) with range often ~300–350 nm.