Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Bell 429 Globalranger vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Leonardo Aw119kx vs Sikorsky S 76d
All six are light-to-medium twin and single turbine helicopters commonly used for corporate transport, EMS, and utility work, but they separate clearly by category, range, and cabin capacity. The Airbus H125 and Leonardo AW119Kx are single‑engine light helicopters; they typically seat about 5–6 passengers (plus pilot) in practical configurations and offer moderate range suited to regional missions, generally a few hundred nautical miles depending on payload. The Airbus H130 is also single‑engine light, optimized for a quieter, roomier cabin; it is often configured for around 6–7 passengers with similar regional range. The Bell 429 GlobalRanger and Leonardo AW109 Grand New are light twin‑engine helicopters. Both provide higher redundancy and generally longer legs than the singles; typical passenger capacity is around 6–7, with ranges commonly in the mid‑hundreds of nautical miles depending on reserves and load. The Sikorsky S‑76D sits in the medium twin category, offering the most substantial cabin and usually the highest passenger capacity of this group, often 8 passengers, with range that can match or exceed the light twins on many mission profiles.
| Spec | AIRBUS H125 | AIRBUS H130 | Bell 429 GlobalRanger | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand New | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119Kx | Sikorsky S-76D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.61 | $ 5.00 | $ 6.29 | $ 7.31 | $ 6.76 | $ 11.49 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | IFR | VFR | VFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Leonardo | Leonardo | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | H125 | H130 | 429 GlobalRanger | AW109 Grand New | AW119Kx | S-76D |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 333 | 365 | 464 | 515 | 441 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.77 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.91 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.96 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | 2299 | 2535 | — | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 627 | $ 640 | $ 931 | $ 1,140 | $ 885 | $ 1,781 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | Garmin G500H | Bell BasiX-Pro | EFIS | Garmin G1000H | Thales TopDeck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 128 | 148 | 156 | 131 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,200,000 | $3,450,000 | $7,500,000 | $ 7,800,000 | $3,850,000 | $14,900,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Arriel 2D | Arriel 2D | PW207D1 | PW207C | PT6B-37A | PW210S |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 5000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4500 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 847 | 952 | 1100 | 735 | 917 | 1077 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 143 | 143 | 216.9 | 152 | 160 | 296 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 76 | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 42.5 | 41.5 | 43 | 42.5 | 42.5 | 52.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 10 | 11.1 | 13.25 | 11.5 | 11.9 | 14.5 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36.1 | 35.1 | 36 | 35.5 | 35.5 | 44 |
| Width (ft) | — | — | 26.37 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | — | 5 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | — | 4 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | — | 6.58 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 130 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 74 | — | — | — |