Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Leonardo Aw169
| Spec | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand New | Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169 | AIRBUS H160 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.31 | $ 6.05 | $ 11.84 | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 8 | 12 | 14 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Leonardo | Bell | Leonardo | Airbus Helicopters |
| Aircraft Name | AW109 Grand New | 429WLG GlobalRanger | AW169 | H160 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 464 | 381 | 440 | 460 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.91 | $ 0.76 | $ 0.99 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | 6 | 10 | 12 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 6 | 10 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,140 | $ 931 | $ 1,658 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Bell BasiX-Pro | EFIS | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 156 | 154 | 140 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 7,800,000 | $7,700,000 | $9,450,000 | $14,000,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 2528 | — | 3992 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 8 | 12 | 14 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | 6 | 10 | 12 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 6 | 10 | 12 |
| Configuration | — | — | — | Green Interior |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW207C | PW207D1 | PW210A | HE Arrano |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 735 | 1100 | 1000 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 152 | 216.9 | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 76 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 42.5 | 43 | 48.1 | 39.4 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 11.5 | 12.39 | 14.8 | 13.1 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 35.5 | 36 | — | 45.2 |
| Width (ft) | — | 26.37 | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 5 | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 4 | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 6.58 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 130 | 222.5 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 74 | 49.5 | — |