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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H140

Airbus Helicopters’ H125 is a single‑engine light utility helicopter best suited to demanding missions and high‑and‑hot performance. It typically carries one pilot plus up to five to six passengers depending on configuration, and offers a practical range in the mid‑300 nm class, varying with fuel fit and payload. The H130 is also single‑engine but optimized for passenger comfort and tourism/charter work, with a roomier cabin and commonly up to seven seats including the pilot (often one pilot plus six passengers). Its range is generally similar to the H125, typically around the mid‑300 nm range, again mission dependent. The H135 is a light twin‑engine helicopter aimed at operations where redundancy, low noise, and IFR/EMS capability matter; it usually seats one to two pilots plus about five to six passengers (or a medical interior). Its range is broadly comparable, often roughly mid‑300 nm, with some variants and tank options extending further. In short, H125 emphasizes utility and performance, H130 emphasizes cabin comfort and passenger capacity, and H135 emphasizes twin‑engine safety and multi‑role capability.

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