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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Sikorsky S 76d

The Airbus Helicopters H125 is a light single‑engine utility helicopter, typically configured for about 5–6 passengers (plus pilot) depending on interior, with an approximate range in the 340–350 nautical mile class. The H130 is also a light single‑engine helicopter but oriented more toward passenger comfort and sightseeing/charter, commonly seating 6–7 passengers, with a broadly similar range around the mid‑300 nautical mile range. The Airbus Helicopters H135 is a light twin‑engine helicopter, often used for EMS, law enforcement, and corporate shuttle work, generally accommodating about 5–6 passengers in typical executive layouts (higher in high‑density arrangements), and offering a longer typical range around roughly 330–350 nautical miles depending on fuel and configuration. The Sikorsky S‑76D is a medium twin‑engine helicopter positioned above the H135 in cabin class and mission profile, commonly carrying around 8 passengers in offshore/corporate configurations, with a typical range on the order of about 400 nautical miles, varying with payload, reserves, and installed options.

SpecAIRBUS H125AIRBUS H130AIRBUS H135Sikorsky S-76D
Summary
Cockpit2322
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 5.00$ 6.33$ 11.49
Min Crew1112
Total Seats67912
Flight RulesVFRVFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersSikorsky
Aircraft NameH125H130H135S-76D
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341333342441
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.71$ 0.79$ 0.96
Max Cabin Seats55710
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)218922993124
Standard Cabin Seats44710
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 640$ 861$ 1,781
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HGarmin G500HHelionixThales TopDeck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136128136155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$3,450,000$6,150,000 $14,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit2322
Min Crew1112
Total Seats67912
Max Cabin Seats55710
Standard Cabin Seats44710
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2DArriel 2DArrius 2B2+PW210S
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)5000500040004000
Horsepower8479526601077
No. of Engines1121
Fuel Capacity (gal)143143296
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.541.533.552.5
Overall Height (ft)1011.112.614.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.135.13444
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)173