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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Bell 407gxi vs Bell 505 Jetranger X vs Robinson R66 vs Leonardo Aw119kx

Aircraft can be compared broadly by category, which strongly influences both range and passenger capacity. Narrow-body jets, commonly used for short to medium routes, typically carry about 120 to 220 passengers and are optimized for frequent flights between regional and major hubs, with ranges that often suit domestic and near-international travel. Wide-body jets serve long-haul markets, generally seating roughly 250 to 400+ passengers, and offer greater range for intercontinental missions along with more cargo volume and cabin classes. Regional jets are smaller, designed to connect lower-demand cities to hub airports, usually carrying around 50 to 100 passengers with shorter ranges that favor high-frequency service. Turboprops overlap regional jets in capacity, often around 30 to 80 passengers, and are efficient on short sectors, especially where runways are shorter or airport infrastructure is limited. In contrast, business jets prioritize speed, comfort, and flexibility over seat count, typically carrying 6 to 19 passengers while achieving ranges that can span from regional hops to nonstop transoceanic flights depending on size and model.

SpecAIRBUS H125AIRBUS H130Bell 407GXiBell 505 JetRanger XAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119Kx
Summary
Cockpit23222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 5.00$ 4.43$ 3.53$ 6.76
Min Crew11111
Total Seats67658
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersBellBellLeonardo
Aircraft NameH125H130407GXi505 JetRanger XAW119Kx
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341333337306515
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.71$ 0.74$ 0.71$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats555—6
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2189229923001500—
Standard Cabin Seats44536
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 640$ 589$ 441$ 885
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HGarmin G500HGarmin G1000H NXIGarmin G1000HGarmin G1000H
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136128133125131
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$3,450,000$3,225,000$1,445,000 $3,850,000
Cabin
Cockpit23222
Min Crew11111
Total Seats67658
Max Cabin Seats555—6
Standard Cabin Seats44536
Engine
FADECYesYesYesDual-ChannelYes
ModelArriel 2DArriel 2DM250-C47E/4Arrius 2RPT6B-37A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)50005000350040004500
Horsepower847952862505917
No. of Engines11111
Fuel Capacity (gal)143143127.884.85160
Fuel Burn (gph)——4632.3—
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.541.541.442.4842.5
Overall Height (ft)1011.110.210.6511.9
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.135.1353735.5
Width (ft)——25.46.51—
Cabin Width (ft)——54.66—
Cabin Height (ft)——3.92.75—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)——125137—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——1618—
Cabin Length (ft)———7.17—