Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Bell 429 Globalranger

The Airbus H125 and H130 sit in the light single‑engine category. The H125 is a utility‑oriented workhorse with moderate range and typically carries about 5 to 6 passengers (plus pilot), while the H130 is a light single optimized for passenger comfort with a similar moderate range and usually about 6 passengers (plus pilot). The Airbus H135 and H145 are light twin‑engine helicopters; the H135 is commonly configured for roughly 5 to 6 passengers with moderate range, whereas the larger‑cabin H145 generally carries about 7 to 8 passengers with similar-to-better moderate range depending on fit. The Bell 429 GlobalRanger is also a light twin and typically seats about 6 to 7 passengers with moderate range, broadly comparable to H135/H145 missions. The Airbus H175 is in a heavier, medium twin category, offering longer range than the light twins and a higher passenger capacity, commonly around 12 to 16 depending on layout, making it more suitable for offshore and higher-throughput transport.