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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.

SpecAIRBUS H125AIRBUS H130Bell 429 GlobalRangerBell 505 JetRanger XAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119KxAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169ROBINSON R44 Raven IROBINSON R44 Raven IIROBINSON R66Sikorsky S-76D
Summary
Cockpit232222——22
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 5.00$ 6.29$ 3.53$ 6.76$ 11.84$ 2.30$ 2.36$ 3.49$ 11.49
Min Crew111111——12
Total Seats678581244512
Flight RulesVFRVFRIFRVFRVFRIFRVFRVFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersBellBellLeonardoLeonardoRobinson HelicoptersRobinson HelicoptersRobinson HelicoptersSikorsky
Aircraft NameH125H130429 GlobalRanger505 JetRanger XAW119KxAW169R44 Raven IR44 Raven IIR66S-76D
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341333365306515440300300350441
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 Seats556—610———10
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2189229925351500——9509951355—
Standard Cabin Seats4463610——310
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 640$ 931$ 441$ 885$ 1,658$ 248$ 257$ 384$ 1,781
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HGarmin G500HBell BasiX-ProGarmin G1000HGarmin G1000HEFISGyro / AnalogGyro / AnalogGyro / AnalogThales TopDeck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136128148125131140108109110155
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
Cockpit232222——22
Min Crew111111——12
Total Seats678581244512
Max Cabin Seats556—610———10
Standard Cabin Seats4463610——310
Engine
FADECYesYesYesDual-ChannelYesYesNoNoNoYes
ModelArriel 2DArriel 2DPW207D1Arrius 2RPT6B-37APW210AO-540IO-540RR300PW210S
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelAvGasAvGasJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)5000500040004000450040002200220020004000
Horsepower847952110050591710002252453001077
No. of Engines1121121111
Fuel Capacity (gal)143143216.984.85160—29.529.573.6296
Fuel Burn (gph)——7632.3——————
TBO (yrs)——————1212——
Fuel Delivery——————CarburetedFuel Injected——
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.541.54342.4842.548.138.338.338.352.5
Overall Height (ft)1011.113.2510.6511.914.810.810.811.414.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.135.1363735.5—33333344
Width (ft)——26.376.51——————
Cabin Width (ft)——54.66——————
Cabin Height (ft)——42.75——————
Cabin Length (ft)——6.587.17——————
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)——130137—222.5——50—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——7418—49.5——18—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——————2.52.5——