Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Bell 525 Relentless
| Spec | Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger | Bell 525 Relentless | AIRBUS H155 | AIRBUS H175 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.05 | — | $ 11.06 | $ 13.53 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 18 | 14 | 18 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Bell | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters |
| Aircraft Name | 429WLG GlobalRanger | 525 Relentless | H155 | H175 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 381 | 580 | 423 | 573 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.76 | — | $ 0.74 | $ 0.75 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | 16 | 12 | 18 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2528 | 6675 | 4012 | 6797 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 16 | 12 | 16 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 931 | — | $ 1,593 | $ 2,016 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bell BasiX-Pro | Garmin G5000H | EFIS | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 154 | 160 | 144 | 149 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $7,700,000 | $15,000,000 | $14,800,000 | $17,900,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 18 | 14 | 18 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | 16 | 12 | 18 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 16 | 12 | 16 |
| Configuration | — | — | Green Interior | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW207D1 | CT7-2F1 | Arriel 2C2 | PT6A-67E |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 3500 |
| Horsepower | 1100 | 1800 | 943 | 1775 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | 76 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 216.9 | 641 | 332 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Width (ft) | 26.37 | 25.77 | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 43 | 61.58 | 46.9 | 59.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5 | 7.58 | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4 | 4.5 | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 6.58 | 15.5 | — | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 12.39 | 18.18 | 14.3 | 17.5 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36 | 54.5 | 41.1 | 48.5 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 130 | — | 235.2 | 423.8 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 74 | 128 | 88.3 | 81.9 |