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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H175

Airbus Helicopters’ H125 and H130 sit in the light single‑engine category. The H125 is a rugged utility helicopter with a moderate range and typically carries about 5–6 passengers plus a pilot, while the H130 is a comfort‑oriented light single with similar general range but a roomier cabin, commonly seating up to 6–7 passengers plus a pilot depending on configuration. The H135 and H145 are light twin‑engine helicopters aimed at passenger transport and EMS; both offer greater redundancy and generally longer or comparable practical ranges than the light singles, with the H135 typically configured for about 5–7 passengers plus pilot(s) and the larger‑cabin H145 often carrying about 7–9 passengers plus pilot(s). The H175 is a super‑medium twin‑engine helicopter designed for offshore and longer‑distance missions, delivering the greatest range in this group and the highest capacity, commonly around 12–16 passengers depending on layout. Overall, capability, range, and passenger capacity generally step up from H125/H130 to H135/H145, and peak with the H175.

SpecAIRBUS H125AIRBUS H130AIRBUS H135AIRBUS H145AIRBUS H175
Summary
Cockpit23222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 5.00$ 6.33$ 9.31$ 13.53
Min Crew11112
Total Seats6791018
Flight RulesVFRVFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters
Aircraft NameH125H130H135H145H175
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341333342352573
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.71$ 0.79$ 0.93$ 0.75
Max Cabin Seats557918
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)21892299312442006797
Standard Cabin Seats447816
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 640$ 861$ 1,210$ 2,016
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HGarmin G500HHelionixEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136128136130149
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$3,450,000$6,150,000$10,200,000$17,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit23222
Min Crew11112
Total Seats6791018
Max Cabin Seats557918
Standard Cabin Seats447816
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2DArriel 2DArrius 2B2+Arriel 2EPT6A-67E
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)50005000400040003500
Horsepower8479526608941775
No. of Engines11222
Fuel Capacity (gal)143143
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.541.533.544.859.2
Overall Height (ft)1011.112.61317.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.135.13436.148.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)173166423.8
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.881.9