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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Airbus Helicopters H135

Airbus Helicopters’ H125 is a single‑engine light helicopter typically used for utility, aerial work, and missions requiring strong hot‑and‑high performance. It generally carries about 5 to 6 passengers plus a pilot (depending on configuration) and offers a moderate range suited to regional hops and mission profiles with frequent landings. The H130 is also a single‑engine light helicopter but is oriented more toward passenger comfort and sightseeing/VIP transport, with a wider, quieter cabin. It commonly seats up to 6 to 7 passengers plus a pilot and typically provides a comparable-to-slightly-better range than the H125, depending on fit and fuel options. The H135 is a twin‑engine light helicopter positioned for higher redundancy and demanding passenger/EMS/law‑enforcement roles. It usually accommodates around 5 to 6 passengers plus crew, and while its range is broadly in the same class as the H125/H130 family, it is often selected less for maximum seats and more for twin‑engine capability, smoother operations, and mission equipment flexibility.

SpecAIRBUS H125AIRBUS H130AIRBUS H135
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 5.00$ 6.33
Min Crew111
Total Seats679
Flight RulesVFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters
Aircraft NameH125H130H135
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341333342
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.71$ 0.79
Max Cabin Seats557
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)218922993124
Standard Cabin Seats447
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 640$ 861
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HGarmin G500HHelionix
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136128136
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$3,450,000$6,150,000
Cabin
Cockpit232
Min Crew111
Total Seats679
Max Cabin Seats557
Standard Cabin Seats447
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2DArriel 2DArrius 2B2+
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)500050004000
Horsepower847952660
No. of Engines112
Fuel Capacity (gal)143143
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.541.533.5
Overall Height (ft)1011.112.6
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.135.134
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)173