Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Bell 429 Globalranger vs Bell 505 Jetranger X vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New
| Spec | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand New | AIRBUS H145 | Bell 429 GlobalRanger | Bell 505 JetRanger X |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.31 | $ 9.31 | $ 6.29 | $ 3.53 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | Leonardo | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Bell |
| Aircraft Name | AW109 Grand New | H145 | 429 GlobalRanger | 505 JetRanger X |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 464 | 352 | 365 | 306 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.91 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.71 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | 9 | 6 | — |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 8 | 6 | 3 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,140 | $ 1,210 | $ 931 | $ 441 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | EFIS | Bell BasiX-Pro | Garmin G1000H |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 156 | 130 | 148 | 125 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 7,800,000 | $10,200,000 | $7,500,000 | $1,445,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 4200 | 2535 | 1500 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | 9 | 6 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 8 | 6 | 3 |
| Configuration | — | Green Interior | — | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Dual-Channel |
| Model | PW207C | Arriel 2E | PW207D1 | Arrius 2R |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 735 | 894 | 1100 | 505 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 152 | — | 216.9 | 84.85 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 76 | 32.3 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 42.5 | 44.8 | 43 | 42.48 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 11.5 | 13 | 13.25 | 10.65 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 35.5 | 36.1 | 36 | 37 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 166 | 130 | 137 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 46.8 | 74 | 18 |
| Width (ft) | — | — | 26.37 | 6.51 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | — | 5 | 4.66 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | — | 4 | 2.75 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | — | 6.58 | 7.17 |