Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Bell 429 Globalranger vs Leonardo Aw119kx
| Spec | AIRBUS H135 | AIRBUS H145 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119Kx | Bell 429 GlobalRanger |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.33 | $ 9.31 | $ 6.76 | $ 6.29 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | VFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Leonardo | Bell |
| Aircraft Name | H135 | H145 | AW119Kx | 429 GlobalRanger |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 342 | 352 | 515 | 365 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.79 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 9 | 6 | 6 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3124 | 4200 | — | 2535 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 861 | $ 1,210 | $ 885 | $ 931 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Helionix | EFIS | Garmin G1000H | Bell BasiX-Pro |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 130 | 131 | 148 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $6,150,000 | $10,200,000 | $3,850,000 | $7,500,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | Green Interior | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 9 | 6 | 6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Arrius 2B2+ | Arriel 2E | PT6B-37A | PW207D1 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 4500 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 660 | 894 | 917 | 1100 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 160 | 216.9 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | 76 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 33.5 | 44.8 | 42.5 | 43 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 12.6 | 13 | 11.9 | 13.25 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 34 | 36.1 | 35.5 | 36 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 173 | 166 | — | 130 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 46.8 | — | 74 |
| Width (ft) | — | — | — | 26.37 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | — | — | 5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | — | — | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | — | — | 6.58 |