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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Leonardo Aw109 Trekker vs Leonardo Aw119kx

The Airbus H125 and Leonardo AW119Kx are single‑engine light helicopters, typically chosen for lower operating cost, utility work, and simple cabin layouts. In this pair, the H125 generally offers the strongest hot‑and‑high utility performance and a broadly comparable range, while the AW119Kx often emphasizes a spacious cabin for its class and good cruise legs for single‑engine missions. The Airbus H130 is also single‑engine but is more oriented to passenger comfort and sightseeing with a wider, quieter cabin; it typically carries one more passenger than many H125 configurations and offers similar day‑trip range. The Airbus H135, H145, and Leonardo AW109 Trekker are twin‑engine light helicopters aimed at IFR/EMS/corporate roles with higher redundancy. The H135 is a compact twin with moderate range and a typical passenger load around six to seven. The H145 is larger, usually carrying more passengers (often eight to nine) with a generally longer practical range than the H135. The AW109 Trekker is a fast, sleek twin typically seating six to seven passengers and often provides range competitive with the H135 and, depending on configuration, comparable to the H145.

SpecAIRBUS H125AIRBUS H130AIRBUS H135AIRBUS H145AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 TrekkerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119Kx
Summary
Cockpit232222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 5.00$ 6.33$ 9.31$ 7.40$ 6.76
Min Crew111111
Total Seats6791088
Flight RulesVFRVFRIFRIFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameH125H130H135H145AW109 TrekkerAW119Kx
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341333342352450515
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.71$ 0.79$ 0.93$ 0.93$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats557966
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2189229931244200
Standard Cabin Seats447866
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 640$ 861$ 1,210$ 1,125$ 885
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HGarmin G500HHelionixEFISGenesys AerosystemsGarmin G1000H
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136128136130152131
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$3,450,000$6,150,000$10,200,000 $6,950,000 $3,850,000
Cabin
Cockpit232222
Min Crew111111
Total Seats6791088
Max Cabin Seats557966
Standard Cabin Seats447866
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2DArriel 2DArrius 2B2+Arriel 2EPW207CPT6B-37A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)500050004000400040004500
Horsepower847952660894735917
No. of Engines112221
Fuel Capacity (gal)143143152160
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.541.533.544.842.542.5
Overall Height (ft)1011.112.61311.511.9
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.135.13436.135.535.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)173166
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.8