Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Bell 429 Globalranger vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Leonardo Aw169
| Spec | AIRBUS H145 | Bell 429 GlobalRanger | Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169 | AIRBUS H160 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.31 | $ 6.29 | $ 6.05 | $ 11.84 | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 14 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Bell | Leonardo | Airbus Helicopters |
| Aircraft Name | H145 | 429 GlobalRanger | 429WLG GlobalRanger | AW169 | H160 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 352 | 365 | 381 | 440 | 460 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.93 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.76 | $ 0.99 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 12 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 4200 | 2535 | 2528 | — | 3992 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,210 | $ 931 | $ 931 | $ 1,658 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Bell BasiX-Pro | Bell BasiX-Pro | EFIS | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 130 | 148 | 154 | 140 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $10,200,000 | $7,500,000 | $7,700,000 | $9,450,000 | $14,000,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 14 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — | Green Interior |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 12 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 12 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Arriel 2E | PW207D1 | PW207D1 | PW210A | HE Arrano |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 894 | 1100 | 1100 | 1000 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 76 | 76 | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 216.9 | 216.9 | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 44.8 | 43 | 43 | 48.1 | 39.4 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 13 | 13.25 | 12.39 | 14.8 | 13.1 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36.1 | 36 | 36 | — | 45.2 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 166 | 130 | 130 | 222.5 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 46.8 | 74 | 74 | 49.5 | — |
| Width (ft) | — | 26.37 | 26.37 | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 5 | 5 | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 4 | 4 | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 6.58 | 6.58 | — | — |