Compare Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Bell 429 GlobalRanger vs Leonardo AW109 Grand New
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| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Type | H125 | H130 | H135 | 429 GlobalRanger | AW109 Grand New |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,200,000 | $3,450,000 | $6,150,000 | $7,500,000 | $ 7,800,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 627 | $ 640 | $ 861 | $ 931 | $ 1,140 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.61 | $ 5.00 | $ 6.33 | $ 6.29 | $ 7.31 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.77 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.91 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 128 | 136 | 148 | 156 |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 333 | 342 | 365 | 464 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | 2299 | 3124 | 2535 | - |
| Total Seats | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | Garmin G500H | Helionix | Bell BasiX-Pro | EFIS |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | VFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Weights | |||||
| MTOW (lbs) | 4960 | 5512 | 6570 | 7000 | 7000 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 6172 | 6724 | 6570 | 8000 | - |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 3086 | 3307 | 2646 | 3000 | - |
| BEW (lbs) | 2816 | 3206 | 3446 | 4465 | - |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | 2299 | 3124 | 2535 | - |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 858 | 858 | 1110 | 1453 | 1278 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 1551 | 1448 | 2014 | 1082 | - |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36.1 | 35.1 | 34 | 36 | 35.5 |
| Width (ft) | - | - | - | 26.37 | - |
| Overall Height (ft) | 10 | 11.1 | 12.6 | 13.25 | 11.5 |
| Length (ft) | 42.5 | 41.5 | 33.5 | 43 | 42.5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | - | - | - | 4 | - |
| Cabin Width (ft) | - | - | - | 5 | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | - | - | - | 6.58 | - |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | - | - | 173 | 130 | - |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | - | - | - | 74 | - |
| Engine | |||||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Leonardo |
| Model | Arriel 2D | Arriel 2D | Arrius 2B2+ | PW207D1 | PW207C |
| Horsepower | 847 | 952 | 660 | 1100 | 735 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 5000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 143 | 143 | - | 216.9 | 152 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | - | - | - | 76 | - |
| Avionics | |||||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G500H | Garmin G500H | Helionix | Bell BasiX-Pro | EFIS |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | VFR |
| Standby Instrument | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog | Digital | - | - |
| FMS | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| Autopilot | - | - | 3-Axis | 1 x 3-Axis | 1 |
| PFD | - | - | 2 | 1 | - |
| MFD | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| GPS | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| AHRS | - | - | 1 | - | - |
| Flight Director | - | - | - | 2 | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Total Seats | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Configuration | - | - | Green Interior | - | - |
| Other | |||||
| Gear Type | High Skids | Low Skids | High Skids | Low Skids | Retractable Wheels |
| Rotorhead | 3-Blade Articulated | 3-Blade Articulated | 4-Blade Articulated | 4-Blade Articulated | 4-Blade Articulated |
| Tail Rotor | 2-Blade | Enclosed Fenestron | Enclosed Fenestron | 4-Blade | 2-Blade |
| Warranty | |||||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | - | - | 2 | - |
| MTX Training Credits | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | - | - | 3 | - |
| Airframe (Hrs) | - | - | - | 1000 | - |
| Engine (Hrs) | - | - | - | 1000 | - |
| Performance | |||||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 128 | 136 | 148 | 156 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 130 | 125 | 130 | 130 | 156 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 155 | 155 | 140 | 155 | 168 |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 333 | 342 | 365 | 464 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 336 | 333 | 342 | 304 | 464 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 4.5 | 4 | 3.6 | 4 | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1773 | 1600 | 1560 | 2750 | 1930 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | - | - | - | 18710 | 16000 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 13250 | 11250 | 13250 | 14130 | 15600 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 11150 | 9700 | 7200 | 11290 | 10000 |