Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Bell 505 Jetranger X vs Leonardo Aw119kx vs Leonardo Sh09 vs Md Helicopters Md 902 Exlplorer vs Sikorsky S 76d

In category, the Airbus H125 and Leonardo AW119Kx are light single‑engine helicopters typically used for utility, training, and high/hot performance; the Bell 505 is also a light single but aimed more at cost‑efficient training and touring. The Airbus H130 and MD 902 Explorer are light singles optimized for passenger comfort (the H130 for quiet tourism/VIP; the MD 902 notable for its fenestron-style NOTAR anti‑torque system and cabin access). The Airbus H135 and Sikorsky S‑76D are light twin‑engine helicopters, generally chosen for higher redundancy and all‑around corporate/EMS roles, with the S‑76D being larger and more “medium‑class” in capability and cost. The Leonardo SH09 (program status dependent by market) targets the light single segment similar in mission space to H125/AW119/505. For range, most light singles cluster around roughly 300–400+ nm depending on tanks and payload, while light twins are often in a similar band but more payload‑sensitive; the S‑76D commonly offers the longest practical legs in this group. For passenger capacity, the Bell 505 and H125 are often flown with about 4 passengers, the AW119Kx about 5–6, the H130 and MD 902 about 6–7, the H135 about 6–7, and the S‑76D typically 8–12 depending on interior.