Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Bell 429 Globalranger vs Bell 505 Jetranger X vs Leonardo Aw119kx vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Robinson Helicopters R44 Raven I vs Robinson Helicopters R44 Raven Ii vs Robinson Helicopters R66 vs Sikorsky S 76d
Airbus H125 and H130 are single‑engine light helicopters; both typically carry one pilot plus about five to six passengers, with the H125 generally favoring utility/high‑hot work and the H130 leaning more to quiet, comfort‑oriented passenger missions. Bell 505 and Robinson R66 are also single‑engine light types; the 505 is usually a four‑to‑five‑seat class aircraft, while the R66 is commonly configured for one pilot plus four passengers, with moderate ranges suited to regional hops. The Robinson R44 Raven I and Raven II are piston, four‑seat light helicopters with comparatively shorter ranges than the turbine singles. Leonardo AW119Kx sits at the top of the single‑engine light class, typically accommodating one pilot plus six to seven passengers and offering longer range than most light singles. Bell 429 is a light twin‑engine helicopter with about six to seven passenger seats and longer, more flexible IFR‑oriented ranges. Leonardo AW169 is a larger light/intermediate twin, commonly seating around eight to ten passengers with stronger range/payload. Sikorsky S‑76D is a medium twin, often configured for eight to twelve passengers and generally offers the longest range and highest cruise capability among this group.
| Spec | AIRBUS H125 | AIRBUS H130 | Bell 429 GlobalRanger | Bell 505 JetRanger X | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119Kx | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169 | ROBINSON R44 Raven I | ROBINSON R44 Raven II | ROBINSON R66 | Sikorsky S-76D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.61 | $ 5.00 | $ 6.29 | $ 3.53 | $ 6.76 | $ 11.84 | $ 2.30 | $ 2.36 | $ 3.49 | $ 11.49 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 12 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | IFR | VFR | VFR | IFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Bell | Leonardo | Leonardo | Robinson Helicopters | Robinson Helicopters | Robinson Helicopters | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | H125 | H130 | 429 GlobalRanger | 505 JetRanger X | AW119Kx | AW169 | R44 Raven I | R44 Raven II | R66 | S-76D |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 333 | 365 | 306 | 515 | 440 | 300 | 300 | 350 | 441 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.77 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.99 | $ 0.57 | $ 0.59 | $ 0.70 | $ 0.96 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 5 | 6 | — | 6 | 10 | — | — | — | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | 2299 | 2535 | 1500 | — | — | 950 | 995 | 1355 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 10 | — | — | 3 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 627 | $ 640 | $ 931 | $ 441 | $ 885 | $ 1,658 | $ 248 | $ 257 | $ 384 | $ 1,781 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | Garmin G500H | Bell BasiX-Pro | Garmin G1000H | Garmin G1000H | EFIS | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog | Thales TopDeck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 128 | 148 | 125 | 131 | 140 | 108 | 109 | 110 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,200,000 | $3,450,000 | $7,500,000 | $1,445,000 | $3,850,000 | $9,450,000 | $ 412,000 | $ 490,000 | $ 920,000 | $14,900,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 12 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 5 | 6 | — | 6 | 10 | — | — | — | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 10 | — | — | 3 | 10 |
| Engine | ||||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Model | Arriel 2D | Arriel 2D | PW207D1 | Arrius 2R | PT6B-37A | PW210A | O-540 | IO-540 | RR300 | PW210S |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | AvGas | AvGas | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 5000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4500 | 4000 | 2200 | 2200 | 2000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 847 | 952 | 1100 | 505 | 917 | 1000 | 225 | 245 | 300 | 1077 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 143 | 143 | 216.9 | 84.85 | 160 | — | 29.5 | 29.5 | 73.6 | 296 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 76 | 32.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TBO (yrs) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 12 | — | — |
| Fuel Delivery | — | — | — | — | — | — | Carbureted | Fuel Injected | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||||||
| Length (ft) | 42.5 | 41.5 | 43 | 42.48 | 42.5 | 48.1 | 38.3 | 38.3 | 38.3 | 52.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 10 | 11.1 | 13.25 | 10.65 | 11.9 | 14.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 11.4 | 14.5 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36.1 | 35.1 | 36 | 37 | 35.5 | — | 33 | 33 | 33 | 44 |
| Width (ft) | — | — | 26.37 | 6.51 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | — | 5 | 4.66 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | — | 4 | 2.75 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | — | 6.58 | 7.17 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 130 | 137 | — | 222.5 | — | — | 50 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 74 | 18 | — | 49.5 | — | — | 18 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2.5 | 2.5 | — | — |