Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Bell 429 Globalranger vs Bell 505 Jetranger X vs Leonardo Aw119kx vs Leonardo Sh09 vs Robinson Helicopters R66 Marine
In category, the Airbus H125 and H130, Bell 429, Leonardo AW119Kx, and Robinson R66 Marine are single‑engine light helicopters (the 429 is a larger, more “light‑intermediate” type), while the Airbus H135 and the Leonardo SH09 are light twin‑engine aircraft aimed at higher redundancy and typically more IFR/EMS-style missions. For range, the H125 and AW119Kx are generally strong among single‑engine utility types, with the H130 and Bell 505 usually a bit shorter depending on tanks and payload. The Bell 429 and H135 typically offer solid ranges for their class, with the SH09 positioned similarly to modern light twins, but final figures depend heavily on certification and configuration. The R66 Marine tends to be mid‑pack for range in the light single segment. For passenger capacity, the Bell 429 is usually the largest here (commonly seating around 6–7 plus pilot), the H130 is next (often up to about 7 plus pilot in high-density layouts), the H125 typically seats about 5–6 plus pilot, the H135 and SH09 commonly around 5–6 plus pilot, and the Bell 505, AW119Kx, and R66 Marine are typically around 4–5 plus pilot.
| Spec | AIRBUS H125 | AIRBUS H130 | AIRBUS H135 | Bell 429 GlobalRanger | Bell 505 JetRanger X | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119Kx | AGUSTA / LEONARDO SH09 | ROBINSON R66 Marine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.61 | $ 5.00 | $ 6.33 | $ 6.29 | $ 3.53 | $ 6.76 | $4.48 | $ 3.49 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 5 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Bell | Leonardo | Leonardo | Robinson Helicopters |
| Aircraft Name | H125 | H130 | H135 | 429 GlobalRanger | 505 JetRanger X | AW119Kx | SH09 | R66 Marine |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In-Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 333 | 342 | 365 | 306 | 515 | 430 | 350 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.77 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.84 | $0.56 | $ 0.70 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | — | 6 | 6 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | 2299 | 3124 | 2535 | 1500 | — | — | 1355 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 627 | $ 640 | $ 861 | $ 931 | $ 441 | $ 885 | $627 | $ 384 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | Garmin G500H | Helionix | Bell BasiX-Pro | Garmin G1000H | Garmin G1000H | EFIS | Gyro / Analog |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 128 | 136 | 148 | 125 | 131 | 140 | 110 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,200,000 | $3,450,000 | $6,150,000 | $7,500,000 | $1,445,000 | $3,850,000 | $3,500,000 | $ 965,000 |
| Max Passengers | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — |
| Cabin | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 5 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | — | 6 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| Configuration | — | — | Green Interior | — | — | — | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | Arriel 2D | Arriel 2D | Arrius 2B2+ | PW207D1 | Arrius 2R | PT6B-37A | HTS 900 | RR300 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 5000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4500 | 5500 | 2000 |
| Horsepower | 847 | 952 | 660 | 1100 | 505 | 917 | 1020 | 300 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 143 | 143 | — | 216.9 | 84.85 | 160 | — | 73.6 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | 76 | 32.3 | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Length (ft) | 42.5 | 41.5 | 33.5 | 43 | 42.48 | 42.5 | — | 38.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 10 | 11.1 | 12.6 | 13.25 | 10.65 | 11.9 | — | 11.4 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36.1 | 35.1 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 35.5 | — | 33 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 173 | 130 | 137 | — | — | 50 |
| Width (ft) | — | — | — | 26.37 | 6.51 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | — | — | 5 | 4.66 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | — | — | 4 | 2.75 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | — | — | 6.58 | 7.17 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 74 | 18 | — | — | 18 |