Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Bell 429 Globalranger vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Md Helicopters Md 902 Exlplorer
| Spec | MD Helicopters MD 902 Exlplorer | AIRBUS H145 | Bell 429 GlobalRanger | Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.54 | $ 9.31 | $ 6.29 | $ 6.05 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | MD Helicotpers | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Bell |
| Aircraft Name | MD 902 Exlplorer | H145 | 429 GlobalRanger | 429WLG GlobalRanger |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 317 | 352 | 365 | 381 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.94 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.76 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | 9 | 6 | 6 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3125 | 4200 | 2535 | 2528 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 988 | $ 1,210 | $ 931 | $ 931 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | EFIS | Bell BasiX-Pro | Bell BasiX-Pro |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 131 | 130 | 148 | 154 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $7,250,000 | $10,200,000 | $7,500,000 | $7,700,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | 9 | 6 | 6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Configuration | — | Green Interior | — | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW207E | Arriel 2E | PW207D1 | PW207D1 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 710 | 894 | 1100 | 1100 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | 65 | — | 76 | 76 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 159 | — | 216.9 | 216.9 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 40.6 | 44.8 | 43 | 43 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 12 | 13 | 13.25 | 12.39 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 33.9 | 36.1 | 36 | 36 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 166 | 130 | 130 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 46.8 | 74 | 74 |
| Width (ft) | — | — | 26.37 | 26.37 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | — | 5 | 5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | — | 4 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | — | 6.58 | 6.58 |