Compare Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Robinson Helicopters R66
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| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Beechcraft | Robinson Helicopters |
| Aircraft Type | H125 | H130 | KingAir 250 | R66 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,200,000 | $3,450,000 | $6,450,000 | $ 920,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 627 | $ 640 | $ 1,333 | $ 384 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.61 | $ 5.00 | $ 4.30 | $ 3.49 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.77 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.72 | $ 0.70 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 128 | 310 | 110 |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 333 | 1420 | 350 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | 2299 | 3760 | 1355 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 7 | 8 | 5 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 5 | 8 | - |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | Garmin G500H | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gyro / Analog |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | IFR | VFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Weights | ||||
| MRAMP (lbs) | - | - | 12590 | - |
| MTOW (lbs) | 4960 | 5512 | 12500 | 2700 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 6172 | 6724 | - | - |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 3086 | 3307 | - | - |
| MLW (lbs) | - | - | 12500 | - |
| MZFW (lbs) | - | - | 11000 | - |
| BOW (lbs) | - | - | 8830 | - |
| BEW (lbs) | 2816 | 3206 | 8740 | 1345 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | 2299 | 3760 | 1355 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | - | - | 2170 | - |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 858 | 858 | 3645 | 493 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 1551 | 1448 | - | 862 |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | - | - | 115 | - |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | - | - | 550 | - |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Wingspan (ft) | - | - | 57.9 | - |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36.1 | 35.1 | - | 33 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 10 | 11.1 | 14.8 | 11.4 |
| Length (ft) | 42.5 | 41.5 | 43.8 | 38.3 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | - | - | 4.8 | - |
| Cabin Width (ft) | - | - | 4.5 | - |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | - | - | 4.1 | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | - | - | 16.7 | - |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | - | - | 16.7 | - |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | - | - | - | 50 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | - | - | 55 | - |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | - | - | - | 18 |
| Engine | ||||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Beechcraft | Robinson Helicopters |
| Model | Arriel 2D | Arriel 2D | PT6A-52 | RR300 |
| Horsepower | 847 | 952 | 850 | 300 |
| Flat Rating | - | - | ISA + 37 | - |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 5000 | 3600 | 2000 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | - | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 143 | 143 | 544 | 73.6 |
| Avionics | ||||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G500H | Garmin G500H | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gyro / Analog |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | IFR | VFR |
| Standby Instrument | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog | - | - |
| FMS | - | - | 1 | - |
| Autopilot | - | - | 1 | - |
| PFD | - | - | 2 | - |
| MFD | - | - | 1 | - |
| GPS | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| AHRS | - | - | 1 | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Total Seats | 6 | 7 | 8 | 5 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 5 | 8 | - |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Lavatory | - | - | 1 Flushing | - |
| Lavatory Location | - | - | AFT | - |
| Galley / Refreshment | - | - | No | - |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | - | 15293 | - |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | - | - | 6.5 | - |
| Other | ||||
| Prop Manufacturer | - | - | Hartzell | - |
| Prop Description | - | - | 4-Blade Constant Feathering Reverse | - |
| Gear Type | High Skids | Low Skids | Retractable | Low Skids |
| Rotorhead | 3-Blade Articulated | 3-Blade Articulated | - | 2-Blade Teetoring |
| Tail Rotor | 2-Blade | Enclosed Fenestron | - | 2-Blade |
| Performance | ||||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 128 | 310 | 110 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 130 | 125 | 256 | 110 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 155 | 155 | - | 130 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | - | - | 80 | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 333 | 1420 | 350 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 336 | 333 | - | 341 |
| Max Range Crew + 4 (nm) | - | - | 1038 | - |
| Endurance (hrs) | 4.5 | 4 | - | - |
| Take-off FL (ft) | - | - | 2111 | - |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | - | - | 3099 | - |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | - | 2845 | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1773 | 1600 | 2450 | 1000 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | - | - | 35000 | 14000 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 13250 | 11250 | - | 10000 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 11150 | 9700 | - | 10000 |