Compare Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Bell 429 GlobalRanger vs Bell 525 Relentless
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| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Bell |
| Aircraft Type | H125 | H130 | H135 | H145 | H175 | 429 GlobalRanger | 525 Relentless |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,200,000 | $3,450,000 | $6,150,000 | $10,200,000 | $17,900,000 | $7,500,000 | $15,000,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 627 | $ 640 | $ 861 | $ 1,210 | $ 2,016 | $ 931 | - |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.61 | $ 5.00 | $ 6.33 | $ 9.31 | $ 13.53 | $ 6.29 | - |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.77 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.75 | $ 0.79 | - |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 128 | 136 | 130 | 149 | 148 | 160 |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 333 | 342 | 352 | 573 | 365 | 580 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | 2299 | 3124 | 4200 | 6797 | 2535 | 6675 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 18 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 16 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 6 | 16 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | Garmin G500H | Helionix | EFIS | EFIS | Bell BasiX-Pro | Garmin G5000H |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Weights | |||||||
| MTOW (lbs) | 4960 | 5512 | 6570 | 8378 | 17196 | 7000 | 20500 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 6172 | 6724 | 6570 | 8378 | 17196 | 8000 | 21500 |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 3086 | 3307 | 2646 | 3527 | 5952 | 3000 | 7000 |
| BEW (lbs) | 2816 | 3206 | 3446 | 4231 | 10251 | 4465 | 13825 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | 2299 | 3124 | 4200 | 6797 | 2535 | 6675 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 858 | 858 | 1110 | 1434 | 4146 | 1453 | 4294.7 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 1551 | 1448 | 2014 | 2492 | 2803 | 1082 | 2380 |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36.1 | 35.1 | 34 | 36.1 | 48.5 | 36 | 54.5 |
| Width (ft) | - | - | - | - | - | 26.37 | 25.77 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 10 | 11.1 | 12.6 | 13 | 17.5 | 13.25 | 18.18 |
| Length (ft) | 42.5 | 41.5 | 33.5 | 44.8 | 59.2 | 43 | 61.58 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 4.5 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 7.58 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | - | - | - | - | - | 6.58 | 15.5 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | - | - | 173 | 166 | 423.8 | 130 | - |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | - | - | - | 46.8 | 81.9 | 74 | 128 |
| Engine | |||||||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Bell |
| Model | Arriel 2D | Arriel 2D | Arrius 2B2+ | Arriel 2E | PT6A-67E | PW207D1 | CT7-2F1 |
| Horsepower | 847 | 952 | 660 | 894 | 1775 | 1100 | 1800 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Dual-Channel |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 5000 | 4000 | 4000 | 3500 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 143 | 143 | - | - | - | 216.9 | 641 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | - | - | - | - | - | 76 | - |
| Avionics | |||||||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G500H | Garmin G500H | Helionix | EFIS | EFIS | Bell BasiX-Pro | Garmin G5000H |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog | Digital | Digital | - | - | - |
| FMS | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Autopilot | - | - | 3-Axis | 4-Axis | 4-Axis | 1 x 3-Axis | 1 x 4-Axis |
| PFD | - | - | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| MFD | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 |
| GPS | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| AHRS | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | 3 |
| Flight Director | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 3 |
| ADC | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Total Seats | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 18 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 16 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 6 | 16 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Configuration | - | - | Green Interior | Green Interior | - | - | - |
| Other | |||||||
| Gear Type | High Skids | Low Skids | High Skids | Retractable Wheels | Retractable Wheels | Low Skids | Retractable Wheel |
| Rotorhead | 3-Blade Articulated | 3-Blade Articulated | 4-Blade Articulated | 4-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated | 4-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated |
| Tail Rotor | 2-Blade | Enclosed Fenestron | Enclosed Fenestron | Enclosed Fenestron | 4-Blade | 4-Blade | 4-Blade |
| Warranty | |||||||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 |
| MTX Training Credits | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 3 |
| Airframe (Hrs) | - | - | - | - | - | 1000 | 1000 |
| Engine (Hrs) | - | - | - | - | - | 1000 | 1000 |
| Performance | |||||||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 128 | 136 | 130 | 149 | 148 | 160 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 130 | 125 | 130 | 127 | 145 | 130 | 145 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 155 | 155 | 140 | 143 | 175 | 155 | 175 |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 333 | 342 | 352 | 573 | 365 | 580 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 336 | 333 | 342 | 352 | 540 | 304 | 560 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 4.5 | 4 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 5.75 | 4 | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1773 | 1600 | 1560 | 925 | 1555 | 2750 | - |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | - | - | - | - | 15000 | 18710 | 12000 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 13250 | 11250 | 13250 | 12550 | 10528 | 14130 | 10700 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 11150 | 9700 | 7200 | 8750 | 5432 | 11290 | 8100 |