Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Md Helicopters Md 902 Exlplorer
| Spec | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand New | MD Helicopters MD 902 Exlplorer | Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.31 | $ 7.54 | $ 6.05 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Leonardo | MD Helicotpers | Bell |
| Aircraft Name | AW109 Grand New | MD 902 Exlplorer | 429WLG GlobalRanger |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 464 | 317 | 381 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.91 | $ 0.94 | $ 0.76 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,140 | $ 988 | $ 931 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Garmin G500H | Bell BasiX-Pro |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 156 | 131 | 154 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 7,800,000 | $7,250,000 | $7,700,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 3125 | 2528 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | No | Yes |
| Model | PW207C | PW207E | PW207D1 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 735 | 710 | 1100 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 152 | 159 | 216.9 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 65 | 76 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 42.5 | 40.6 | 43 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 11.5 | 12 | 12.39 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 35.5 | 33.9 | 36 |
| Width (ft) | — | — | 26.37 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | — | 5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | — | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | — | 6.58 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 130 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 74 |