Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Leonardo Sh09
The Airbus Helicopters H125 is a light single‑engine utility helicopter, typically configured for about five to six passengers (depending on layout), with a practical mission range on the order of roughly 600 km. The Airbus H130 is also a light single‑engine helicopter but optimized for quietness, comfort, and tourism/transport missions; it usually carries six to seven passengers and offers a similar or slightly higher practical range, commonly around 600–650 km. The Airbus H135 is a light twin‑engine helicopter aimed at EMS, law enforcement, and corporate transport, generally seating five to six passengers in executive/utility layouts (with higher occupant counts possible in medical configurations) and typically delivers around 600 km of range depending on tanks and reserves. The Leonardo SH09 (concept/early‑stage program) is positioned as a next‑generation light single in the same broad class as the H125/H130, targeting around six to seven passengers and a comparable mid‑hundreds‑of‑kilometers mission range, though final certified figures may differ from targets.
| Spec | AIRBUS H125 | AIRBUS H130 | AIRBUS H135 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO SH09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.61 | $ 5.00 | $ 6.33 | $4.48 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | IFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | H125 | H130 | H135 | SH09 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In-Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 333 | 342 | 430 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.77 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.79 | $0.56 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | 2299 | 3124 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 7 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 627 | $ 640 | $ 861 | $627 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | Garmin G500H | Helionix | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 128 | 136 | 140 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,200,000 | $3,450,000 | $6,150,000 | $3,500,000 |
| Max Passengers | — | — | — | 7 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 5 | 7 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 7 | 6 |
| Configuration | — | — | Green Interior | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Arriel 2D | Arriel 2D | Arrius 2B2+ | HTS 900 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 5000 | 4000 | 5500 |
| Horsepower | 847 | 952 | 660 | 1020 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 143 | 143 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 42.5 | 41.5 | 33.5 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 10 | 11.1 | 12.6 | — |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36.1 | 35.1 | 34 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 173 | — |