Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Bell 429 Globalranger vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw189
The Airbus H125 and H130 are light single‑engine helicopters; typical practical range is roughly 330–350 nm, and they usually seat about 5–7 passengers depending on fit. The H135 and H145 are light twin‑engine models; typical range is about 300–350 nm, with the H135 commonly configured for around 5–7 passengers and the larger‑cabin H145 often around 7–9. The H155 sits in the light‑intermediate twin class; range is typically around 440–460 nm and cabin layouts commonly carry about 8–12. The H175 is a super‑medium twin; typical range is roughly 500–600 nm, with passenger capacity commonly around 12–18. Bell’s 429 GlobalRanger is a light twin; typical range is around 370–400 nm with about 6–8 passengers. Bell’s 525 Relentless is a super‑medium/large twin; range is roughly 560–650 nm and it’s commonly cited around 16 passengers. Leonardo’s AW139 is an intermediate twin; typical range is about 570–600 nm with roughly 12–15 passengers. The AW189 is a super‑medium twin; range is about 500–550 nm with about 16–19 passengers.
| Spec | AIRBUS H125 | AIRBUS H130 | AIRBUS H135 | AIRBUS H145 | AIRBUS H155 | AIRBUS H175 | Bell 429 GlobalRanger | Bell 525 Relentless | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.61 | $ 5.00 | $ 6.33 | $ 9.31 | $ 11.06 | $ 13.53 | $ 6.29 | — | $ 11.69 | $ 15.57 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 18 | 17 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Bell | Leonardo | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | H125 | H130 | H135 | H145 | H155 | H175 | 429 GlobalRanger | 525 Relentless | AW139 | AW189 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 333 | 342 | 352 | 423 | 573 | 365 | 580 | 573 | 651 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.77 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.75 | $ 0.79 | — | $ 0.69 | $ 0.74 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 15 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | 2299 | 3124 | 4200 | 4012 | 6797 | 2535 | 6675 | 4701 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 16 | 15 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 627 | $ 640 | $ 861 | $ 1,210 | $ 1,593 | $ 2,016 | $ 931 | — | $ 1,929 | $ 2,413 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | Garmin G500H | Helionix | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS | Bell BasiX-Pro | Garmin G5000H | EFIS | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 128 | 136 | 130 | 144 | 149 | 148 | 160 | 165 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,200,000 | $3,450,000 | $6,150,000 | $10,200,000 | $14,800,000 | $17,900,000 | $7,500,000 | $15,000,000 | $15,900,000 | $2,413,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 18 | 17 | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 15 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 16 | 15 | 19 |
| Configuration | — | — | Green Interior | Green Interior | Green Interior | — | — | — | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Arriel 2D | Arriel 2D | Arrius 2B2+ | Arriel 2E | Arriel 2C2 | PT6A-67E | PW207D1 | CT7-2F1 | PT6C-67C | CT7-2E1 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 5000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 3500 | 4000 | 4000 | 5000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 847 | 952 | 660 | 894 | 943 | 1775 | 1100 | 1800 | 1679 | 1983 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 143 | 143 | — | — | 332 | — | 216.9 | 641 | 414 | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 76 | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||||||
| Length (ft) | 42.5 | 41.5 | 33.5 | 44.8 | 46.9 | 59.2 | 43 | 61.58 | 54.7 | 57.8 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 10 | 11.1 | 12.6 | 13 | 14.3 | 17.5 | 13.25 | 18.18 | 16.4 | 16.6 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36.1 | 35.1 | 34 | 36.1 | 41.1 | 48.5 | 36 | 54.5 | 54.7 | 48 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 173 | 166 | 235.2 | 423.8 | 130 | — | 282 | 395 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 46.8 | 88.3 | 81.9 | 74 | 128 | 120 | 85 |
| Width (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26.37 | 25.77 | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 7.58 | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4.5 | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6.58 | 15.5 | — | — |