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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Bell 407gxi vs Leonardo Aw119kx

The Airbus H125 is a light single-engine utility helicopter typically configured for about five to six passengers (depending on interior and fuel), with a practical range commonly in the mid-300 nautical mile class; it is favored for high/hot performance and external-load work as well as general utility. The Airbus H130 is also a light single but is oriented more toward passenger comfort and sightseeing, usually carrying around six passengers with a wider cabin; its range is broadly similar to the H125, generally in the mid-300 nm class, varying with reserves and payload. The Bell 407GXi is a light single designed for fast, versatile operations (corporate, EMS, utility), commonly seating about five to six passengers, and it tends to offer a slightly longer typical range, often around the high-300 nm class. The Leonardo AW119Kx is a light single with a comparatively roomy cabin and strong payload flexibility, often configured for about six to seven passengers, with range generally comparable to the others, usually in the mid-to-high 300 nm class depending on fit and mission.

SpecAIRBUS H125AIRBUS H130Bell 407GXiAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119Kx
Summary
Cockpit2322
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 5.00$ 4.43$ 6.76
Min Crew1111
Total Seats6768
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardo
Aircraft NameH125H130407GXiAW119Kx
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341333337515
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.71$ 0.74$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats5556
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)218922992300
Standard Cabin Seats4456
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 640$ 589$ 885
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HGarmin G500HGarmin G1000H NXIGarmin G1000H
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136128133131
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$3,450,000$3,225,000 $3,850,000
Cabin
Cockpit2322
Min Crew1111
Total Seats6768
Max Cabin Seats5556
Standard Cabin Seats4456
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2DArriel 2DM250-C47E/4PT6B-37A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)5000500035004500
Horsepower847952862917
No. of Engines1111
Fuel Capacity (gal)143143127.8160
Fuel Burn (gph)46
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.541.541.442.5
Overall Height (ft)1011.110.211.9
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.135.13535.5
Width (ft)25.4
Cabin Width (ft)5
Cabin Height (ft)3.9
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)125
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)16