Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Bell 429 Globalranger vs Sikorsky S 76d
| Spec | Bell 429 GlobalRanger | Sikorsky S-76D | AIRBUS H160 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.29 | $ 11.49 | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 12 | 14 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Sikorsky | Airbus Helicopters |
| Aircraft Name | 429 GlobalRanger | S-76D | H160 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 365 | 441 | 460 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.96 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | 10 | 12 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2535 | — | 3992 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 10 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 931 | $ 1,781 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bell BasiX-Pro | Thales TopDeck | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 148 | 155 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $7,500,000 | $14,900,000 | $14,000,000 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 12 | 14 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | 10 | 12 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 10 | 12 |
| Configuration | — | — | Green Interior |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW207D1 | PW210S | HE Arrano |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 1100 | 1077 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | 76 | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 216.9 | 296 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Width (ft) | 26.37 | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 43 | 52.5 | 39.4 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5 | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4 | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 6.58 | — | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 13.25 | 14.5 | 13.1 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36 | 44 | 45.2 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 130 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 74 | — | — |