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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.

SpecAIRBUS H125AIRBUS H130AIRBUS H135AIRBUS H145AIRBUS H155AIRBUS H175Bell 429 GlobalRangerBell 525 RelentlessAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit2322222222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 5.00$ 6.33$ 9.31$ 11.06$ 13.53$ 6.29$ 11.69$ 15.57
Min Crew1111221221
Total Seats6791014188181721
Flight RulesVFRVFRIFRIFRIFRIFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersBellBellLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameH125H130H135H145H155H175429 GlobalRanger525 RelentlessAW139AW189
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341333342352423573365580573651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.71$ 0.79$ 0.93$ 0.74$ 0.75$ 0.79$ 0.69$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats557912186161519
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)218922993124420040126797253566754701
Standard Cabin Seats447812166161519
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 640$ 861$ 1,210$ 1,593$ 2,016$ 931$ 1,929$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HGarmin G500HHelionixEFISEFISEFISBell BasiX-ProGarmin G5000HEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136128136130144149148160165155
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
Cockpit2322222222
Min Crew1111221221
Total Seats6791014188181721
Max Cabin Seats557912186161519
Standard Cabin Seats447812166161519
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYesYesDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelArriel 2DArriel 2DArrius 2B2+Arriel 2EArriel 2C2PT6A-67EPW207D1CT7-2F1PT6C-67CCT7-2E1
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)5000500040004000400035004000400050004000
Horsepower84795266089494317751100180016791983
No. of Engines1122222222
Fuel Capacity (gal)143143332216.9641414
Fuel Burn (gph)76
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.541.533.544.846.959.24361.5854.757.8
Overall Height (ft)1011.112.61314.317.513.2518.1816.416.6
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.135.13436.141.148.53654.554.748
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)173166235.2423.8130282395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.888.381.97412812085
Width (ft)26.3725.77
Cabin Width (ft)57.58
Cabin Height (ft)44.5
Cabin Length (ft)6.5815.5