Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger
| Spec | Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger | AIRBUS H155 | AIRBUS H175 | AIRBUS H160 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.05 | $ 11.06 | $ 13.53 | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 14 | 18 | 14 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters |
| Aircraft Name | 429WLG GlobalRanger | H155 | H175 | H160 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 381 | 423 | 573 | 460 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.76 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.75 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | 12 | 18 | 12 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2528 | 4012 | 6797 | 3992 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 12 | 16 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 931 | $ 1,593 | $ 2,016 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bell BasiX-Pro | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 154 | 144 | 149 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $7,700,000 | $14,800,000 | $17,900,000 | $14,000,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 14 | 18 | 14 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | 12 | 18 | 12 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 12 | 16 | 12 |
| Configuration | — | Green Interior | — | Green Interior |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW207D1 | Arriel 2C2 | PT6A-67E | HE Arrano |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 3500 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 1100 | 943 | 1775 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | 76 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 216.9 | 332 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Width (ft) | 26.37 | — | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 43 | 46.9 | 59.2 | 39.4 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 6.58 | — | — | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 12.39 | 14.3 | 17.5 | 13.1 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36 | 41.1 | 48.5 | 45.2 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 130 | 235.2 | 423.8 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 74 | 88.3 | 81.9 | — |