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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H160

The Airbus Helicopters H125 is a light single‑engine utility helicopter, typically used for work missions and short‑to‑medium trips; it generally carries a pilot plus about five passengers and offers moderate range compared with larger twins. The H130 is also a light single‑engine aircraft but is optimized for passenger comfort and sightseeing with a wider, quieter cabin; it commonly seats a pilot plus about six passengers and usually has a similar or slightly shorter practical range than the H125 depending on configuration. The H145 is a light twin‑engine helicopter positioned a step up in capability, with higher redundancy and strong performance for EMS, law enforcement, and corporate shuttle roles; it typically accommodates one or two pilots plus around eight to nine passengers (or mission equipment) and delivers longer, more flexible range than the single‑engine models. The H160 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter aimed at higher-end corporate, offshore, and SAR missions; it generally carries two pilots plus about ten to twelve passengers and offers the longest range of the four, along with greater speed and cabin volume.

SpecAIRBUS H125AIRBUS H130AIRBUS H145AIRBUS H160
Summary
Cockpit2322
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 5.00$ 9.31
Min Crew1112
Total Seats671014
Flight RulesVFRVFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters
Aircraft NameH125H130H145H160
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341333352460
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.71$ 0.93
Max Cabin Seats55912
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2189229942003992
Standard Cabin Seats44812
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 640$ 1,210
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HGarmin G500HEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136128130155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$3,450,000$10,200,000$14,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit2322
Min Crew1112
Total Seats671014
Max Cabin Seats55912
Standard Cabin Seats44812
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2DArriel 2DArriel 2EHE Arrano
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)5000500040004000
Horsepower847952894
No. of Engines1122
Fuel Capacity (gal)143143
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.541.544.839.4
Overall Height (ft)1011.11313.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.135.136.145.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)166
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.8