Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New
| Spec | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand New | AIRBUS H135 | Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger | Bell 525 Relentless |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.31 | $ 6.33 | $ 6.05 | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 9 | 8 | 18 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Leonardo | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Bell |
| Aircraft Name | AW109 Grand New | H135 | 429WLG GlobalRanger | 525 Relentless |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 464 | 342 | 381 | 580 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.91 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.76 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | 7 | 6 | 16 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 7 | 6 | 16 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,140 | $ 861 | $ 931 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Helionix | Bell BasiX-Pro | Garmin G5000H |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 156 | 136 | 154 | 160 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 7,800,000 | $6,150,000 | $7,700,000 | $15,000,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 3124 | 2528 | 6675 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 9 | 8 | 18 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | 7 | 6 | 16 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 7 | 6 | 16 |
| Configuration | — | Green Interior | — | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Dual-Channel |
| Model | PW207C | Arrius 2B2+ | PW207D1 | CT7-2F1 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 735 | 660 | 1100 | 1800 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 152 | — | 216.9 | 641 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 76 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 42.5 | 33.5 | 43 | 61.58 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 11.5 | 12.6 | 12.39 | 18.18 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 35.5 | 34 | 36 | 54.5 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 173 | 130 | — |
| Width (ft) | — | — | 26.37 | 25.77 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | — | 5 | 7.58 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | — | 4 | 4.5 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | — | 6.58 | 15.5 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 74 | 128 |