Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Bell 429 Globalranger vs Bell 505 Jetranger X
| Spec | Bell 429 GlobalRanger | AIRBUS H125 | Bell 505 JetRanger X | AIRBUS H160 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.29 | $ 4.61 | $ 3.53 | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 6 | 5 | 14 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | VFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Airbus Helicopters |
| Aircraft Name | 429 GlobalRanger | H125 | 505 JetRanger X | H160 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 365 | 341 | 306 | 460 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.77 | $ 0.71 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | 5 | — | 12 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2535 | 2189 | 1500 | 3992 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 931 | $ 627 | $ 441 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bell BasiX-Pro | Garmin G500H | Garmin G1000H | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 148 | 136 | 125 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $7,500,000 | $3,200,000 | $1,445,000 | $14,000,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 6 | 5 | 14 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | 5 | — | 12 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| Configuration | — | — | — | Green Interior |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Dual-Channel | Yes |
| Model | PW207D1 | Arriel 2D | Arrius 2R | HE Arrano |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 5000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 1100 | 847 | 505 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | 76 | — | 32.3 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 216.9 | 143 | 84.85 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Width (ft) | 26.37 | — | 6.51 | — |
| Length (ft) | 43 | 42.5 | 42.48 | 39.4 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5 | — | 4.66 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4 | — | 2.75 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 6.58 | — | 7.17 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 13.25 | 10 | 10.65 | 13.1 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36 | 36.1 | 37 | 45.2 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 130 | — | 137 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 74 | — | 18 | — |