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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Sikorsky S 76d

The Airbus H125 and H130 are single‑engine light helicopters. The H125 is typically configured for about five to six passengers and is valued for utility work; its range is roughly in the 330–360 nautical mile class depending on fit. The H130 is a quieter, tourism‑oriented single with a wider cabin; it commonly carries about six to seven passengers and offers a similar overall range, generally around the mid‑300 nautical mile class. The Airbus H135 and H145 are twin‑engine light helicopters suited to EMS, police, and corporate missions. The H135 usually seats about five to six passengers in a corporate layout (more in utility/EMS) and tends to offer around 330–350 nautical miles of range. The larger H145 typically carries about seven to eight passengers and has range broadly in the mid‑300 nautical mile class. The Sikorsky S‑76D is a twin‑engine medium helicopter aimed at offshore and executive transport. It commonly seats eight passengers and generally provides a longer range than the light twins, often around the 400+ nautical mile class.

SpecAIRBUS H125AIRBUS H130AIRBUS H135AIRBUS H145Sikorsky S-76D
Summary
Cockpit23222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 5.00$ 6.33$ 9.31$ 11.49
Min Crew11112
Total Seats6791012
Flight RulesVFRVFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersSikorsky
Aircraft NameH125H130H135H145S-76D
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341333342352441
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.71$ 0.79$ 0.93$ 0.96
Max Cabin Seats557910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2189229931244200
Standard Cabin Seats447810
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 640$ 861$ 1,210$ 1,781
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HGarmin G500HHelionixEFISThales TopDeck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136128136130155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$3,450,000$6,150,000$10,200,000 $14,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit23222
Min Crew11112
Total Seats6791012
Max Cabin Seats557910
Standard Cabin Seats447810
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2DArriel 2DArrius 2B2+Arriel 2EPW210S
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)50005000400040004000
Horsepower8479526608941077
No. of Engines11221
Fuel Capacity (gal)143143296
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.541.533.544.852.5
Overall Height (ft)1011.112.61314.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.135.13436.144
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)173166
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.8