R35 vs Airbus Helicopters H125

The Airbus Helicopters H125 (formerly AS350 Écureuil) is a light single‑engine utility helicopter, typically positioned as a versatile workhorse rather than a heavy-lift or long-range transport platform. In category, it sits below twin‑engine medium helicopters used for offshore, extensive IFR operations, or high-density passenger shuttle missions, but it competes strongly in roles like aerial work, tourism, EMS support (configuration-dependent), and general utility, especially where simplicity and operating cost matter. In range, the H125 is generally considered mid-range for the light single‑engine class. Typical endurance and distance depend heavily on fuel tank options, payload, temperature/altitude, and mission profile, but it is commonly used for several hours of flight and a few hundred nautical miles rather than the longer legs expected of larger medium twins with greater fuel capacity. For passenger capacity, the H125 is usually configured for one pilot plus up to five passengers (six seats total), with layouts varying by operator and mission equipment. It carries fewer passengers than medium transport helicopters, but offers strong useful load and cabin flexibility for its class.