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

The Leonardo AW169 is a modern light‑intermediate twin aimed at EMS, offshore support, and corporate missions, typically carrying about 6–8 passengers and offering medium range for its class (roughly 400–500 nm depending on fuel and fit). The Leonardo AW189 steps up to the super‑medium category with higher payload and cabin volume, commonly seating around 12–16 passengers and delivering longer practical range, often around 450–550 nm, making it stronger for offshore and SAR. The MD Helicopters MD 902 Explorer is a light twin, notable for its NOTAR anti‑torque system; it usually carries about 5–7 passengers and has a shorter-to-medium range, roughly 300–400 nm. The Robinson R66 is a light single, typically configured for 4 passengers plus pilot, with comparable or slightly shorter range than the MD 902 in many real‑world configurations (around 300–350 nm). The Sikorsky S‑76D is a medium twin widely used for offshore and executive transport, generally seating about 8–12 passengers with medium-to-long range for the category (commonly around 400–450 nm).