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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Airbus Helicopters H215

The Airbus Helicopters H125 and H130 are light single‑engine helicopters. The H125 is typically used as a rugged utility platform with a common passenger configuration around five to six plus one pilot and a practical range on the order of about 600 km, varying with fuel tanks and load. The H130 is a quieter, comfort‑oriented light single, often arranged for about six to seven passengers plus one pilot, with a broadly similar range, commonly around 600 km. The H145 is a light twin‑engine helicopter aimed at EMS, law enforcement, and corporate missions, generally seating about seven to nine passengers (or mission equipment) with a typical range roughly in the 600–700 km class. The H160 is a newer medium twin focused on higher speed and efficiency, usually configured around eight to twelve passengers, with range commonly around 800–850 km depending on fit. The H215 is a heavy twin derived from the Super Puma family, used for offshore and transport roles, commonly carrying about 19 passengers, with range typically around 800–900 km, mission dependent.

SpecAIRBUS H125AIRBUS H130AIRBUS H145AIRBUS H160AIRBUS H215
Summary
Cockpit23222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 5.00$ 9.31$ 19.07
Min Crew11122
Total Seats67101421
Flight RulesVFRVFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters
Aircraft NameH125H130H145H160H215
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341333352460468
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.71$ 0.93$ 0.91
Max Cabin Seats5591222
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)21892299420039928903
Standard Cabin Seats4481219
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 640$ 1,210$ 2,708
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HGarmin G500HEFISEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136128130155142
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$3,450,000$10,200,000$14,000,000$27,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit23222
Min Crew11122
Total Seats67101421
Max Cabin Seats5591222
Standard Cabin Seats4481219
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2DArriel 2DArriel 2EHE ArranoMakila 1A1
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)50005000400040003000
Horsepower8479528941820
No. of Engines11222
Fuel Capacity (gal)143143540
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.541.544.839.461.4
Overall Height (ft)1011.11313.116.2
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.135.136.145.251.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)166473.9
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.8