Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Bell 412epi vs Bell 429 Globalranger vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Bell 505 Jetranger X vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw169
| Spec | AIRBUS H135 | Bell 429 GlobalRanger | Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger | Bell 525 Relentless | Bell 412EPi | Bell 505 JetRanger X | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169 | AIRBUS H160 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.33 | $ 6.29 | $ 6.05 | — | $ 12.09 | $ 3.53 | $ 11.84 | — | $ 11.69 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 17 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Bell | Bell | Bell | Bell | Leonardo | Airbus Helicopters | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | H135 | 429 GlobalRanger | 429WLG GlobalRanger | 525 Relentless | 412EPi | 505 JetRanger X | AW169 | H160 | AW139 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 342 | 365 | 381 | 580 | 361 | 306 | 440 | 460 | 573 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.76 | — | $ 0.86 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.99 | — | $ 0.69 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 13 | — | 10 | 12 | 15 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3124 | 2535 | 2528 | 6675 | 4829 | 1500 | — | 3992 | 4701 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 15 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 861 | $ 931 | $ 931 | — | $ 1,487 | $ 441 | $ 1,658 | — | $ 1,929 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Helionix | Bell BasiX-Pro | Bell BasiX-Pro | Garmin G5000H | Bell BasiX-Pro | Garmin G1000H | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 148 | 154 | 160 | 123 | 125 | 140 | 155 | 165 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $6,150,000 | $7,500,000 | $7,700,000 | $15,000,000 | $ 12,500,000 | $1,445,000 | $9,450,000 | $14,000,000 | $15,900,000 |
| Cabin | |||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 17 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — | — | — | — | Green Interior | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 13 | — | 10 | 12 | 15 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 15 |
| Engine | |||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Dual-Channel | Yes | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Arrius 2B2+ | PW207D1 | PW207D1 | CT7-2F1 | PT6T-9 | Arrius 2R | PW210A | HE Arrano | PT6C-67C |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 660 | 1100 | 1100 | 1800 | 1370 | 505 | 1000 | — | 1679 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 76 | 76 | — | 113 | 32.3 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 216.9 | 216.9 | 641 | 330.5 | 84.85 | — | — | 414 |
| Dimensions | |||||||||
| Length (ft) | 33.5 | 43 | 43 | 61.58 | 52.1 | 42.48 | 48.1 | 39.4 | 54.7 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 12.6 | 13.25 | 12.39 | 18.18 | 11.5 | 10.65 | 14.8 | 13.1 | 16.4 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 34 | 36 | 36 | 54.5 | 46 | 37 | — | 45.2 | 54.7 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 173 | 130 | 130 | — | 220 | 137 | 222.5 | — | 282 |
| Width (ft) | — | 26.37 | 26.37 | 25.77 | 33 | 6.51 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 5 | 5 | 7.58 | — | 4.66 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 4 | 4 | 4.5 | — | 2.75 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 6.58 | 6.58 | 15.5 | — | 7.17 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 74 | 74 | 128 | 28 | 18 | 49.5 | — | 120 |