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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Bell 505 Jetranger X vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Leonardo Aw109 Trekker vs Leonardo Aw119kx vs Robinson Helicopters R66

By category, the Airbus H125, Bell 505, Leonardo AW119Kx, and Robinson R66 are light single‑engine helicopters; the Airbus H130 is also light single‑engine but optimized for quieter, higher‑comfort passenger work. The Airbus H135 and H155 are light/medium twin‑engine types, with the H155 sitting in the larger “medium” class and typically offering the most cabin volume and mission flexibility. The Leonardo AW109 Grand New and AW109 Trekker are light twin‑engine helicopters, generally positioned for fast executive transport and utility roles. For range, light singles (R66 and Bell 505) are typically shortest to mid‑range; the H125 and AW119Kx often provide stronger practical range/endurance among singles depending on tanks and mission. The H130 is similar class but often traded toward cabin comfort over maximum payload/range. Twin‑engine models (H135 and AW109 variants) commonly provide solid mid‑range capability, while the H155 is typically among the longest‑range options in this set. Passenger capacity generally runs 4–5 passengers in the light singles, about 6–7 in the H130/H135/AW109 class (configuration dependent), and up to around 8–12 on the H155 depending on layout.

SpecAIRBUS H125AIRBUS H130AIRBUS H135AIRBUS H155Bell 505 JetRanger XAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand NewAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 TrekkerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119KxROBINSON R66
Summary
Cockpit232222222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 5.00$ 6.33$ 11.06$ 3.53$ 7.31$ 7.40$ 6.76$ 3.49
Min Crew111211111
Total Seats6791458885
Flight RulesVFRVFRIFRIFRVFRVFRVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoLeonardoLeonardoRobinson Helicopters
Aircraft NameH125H130H135H155505 JetRanger XAW109 Grand NewAW109 TrekkerAW119KxR66
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341333342423306464450515350
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.71$ 0.79$ 0.74$ 0.71$ 0.91$ 0.93$ 0.84$ 0.70
Max Cabin Seats55712666
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)218922993124401215001355
Standard Cabin Seats4471236663
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 640$ 861$ 1,593$ 441$ 1,140$ 1,125$ 885$ 384
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HGarmin G500HHelionixEFISGarmin G1000HEFISGenesys AerosystemsGarmin G1000HGyro / Analog
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136128136144125156152131110
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$3,450,000$6,150,000$14,800,000$1,445,000$ 7,800,000 $6,950,000 $3,850,000 $ 920,000
Cabin
Cockpit232222222
Min Crew111211111
Total Seats6791458885
Max Cabin Seats55712666
Standard Cabin Seats4471236663
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesDual-ChannelYesYesYesNo
ModelArriel 2DArriel 2DArrius 2B2+Arriel 2C2Arrius 2RPW207CPW207CPT6B-37ARR300
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)500050004000400040004000400045002000
Horsepower847952660943505735735917300
No. of Engines112212211
Fuel Capacity (gal)14314333284.8515215216073.6
Fuel Burn (gph)32.3
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.541.533.546.942.4842.542.542.538.3
Overall Height (ft)1011.112.614.310.6511.511.511.911.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.135.13441.13735.535.535.533
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)173235.213750
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)88.31818
Width (ft)6.51
Cabin Width (ft)4.66
Cabin Height (ft)2.75
Cabin Length (ft)7.17