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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Bell 407gxi vs Leonardo Aw119kx vs Leonardo Sh09 vs Md Helicopters Md 500e vs Md Helicopters Md 600n

Airbus Helicopters’ H125 is a light single-engine utility helicopter (high/hot performer) with a typical range around 340–360 nm and usually carries 5 passengers plus a pilot (up to 6+pilot in some layouts). The H130 is a light single optimized for passenger comfort and tourism, generally offering similar or slightly better range (about 330–360 nm) and typically 6–7 passengers plus a pilot. The Bell 407GXi is a light single with strong cruise performance, commonly around 330–360 nm of range and typically 5–6 passengers plus a pilot. Leonardo’s AW119Kx is a light single with higher useful load in class, often around 300–350 nm and typically 5–6 passengers plus a pilot. Leonardo’s SH09 is a new-generation light single in the same category, targeting about 4–6 passengers plus a pilot and mid-300 nm class range, depending on final configuration. MD’s 500E is a light single with a smaller cabin, typically 4 passengers plus a pilot and roughly 200–300 nm range. The MD 600N is a light single with a larger cabin and NOTAR anti-torque system, typically 5–6 passengers plus a pilot and about 250–350 nm range.

SpecAIRBUS H125AIRBUS H130Bell 407GXiAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119KxAGUSTA / LEONARDO SH09MD Helicopters MD 500EMD Helicopters MD 600N
Summary
Cockpit2322222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 5.00$ 4.43$ 6.76$4.48$ 2.95$ 4.06
Min Crew1111111
Total Seats6768846
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFRVFRVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoLeonardoMD HelicotpersMD Helicotpers
Aircraft NameH125H130407GXiAW119KxSH09MD 500EMD 600N
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn-DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341333337515430258341
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.71$ 0.74$ 0.84$0.56$ 0.74$ 0.68
Max Cabin Seats5556635
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)21892299230014832000
Standard Cabin Seats4456625
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 640$ 589$ 885$627$ 398$ 545
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HGarmin G500HGarmin G1000H NXIGarmin G1000HEFISGyro / AnalogGyro / Analog
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136128133131140135134
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$3,450,000$3,225,000 $3,850,000 $3,500,000$ 2,750,000 $3,400,000
Max Passengers7
Cabin
Cockpit2322222
Min Crew1111111
Total Seats6768846
Max Cabin Seats555635
Standard Cabin Seats4456625
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesNoNo
ModelArriel 2DArriel 2DM250-C47E/4PT6B-37AHTS 900250-C20B250-C47
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)5000500035004500550035002000
Horsepower8479528629171020420715
No. of Engines1111111
Fuel Capacity (gal)143143127.816064118
Fuel Burn (gph)463541
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.541.541.442.530.936.9
Overall Height (ft)1011.110.211.98.79.7
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.135.13535.526.427.5
Width (ft)25.4
Cabin Width (ft)5
Cabin Height (ft)3.9
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)125
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)16