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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New

The Airbus H125 is a light single‑engine utility helicopter optimized for high‑and‑hot performance and external‑load work; it typically carries a pilot plus about five passengers, with practical range on the order of roughly 330–350 nm depending on fit and reserves. The Airbus H130 is also a light single, aimed more at quiet, high‑comfort passenger missions (tourism and VIP) with a larger cabin; it commonly seats a pilot plus six to seven passengers, with range generally similar to the H125, around the mid‑300 nm class depending on configuration. The Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger is a light twin‑engine helicopter positioned for corporate, EMS, and IFR operations; it usually carries one to two pilots and up to about six to seven passengers, and its range is typically around 400–450 nm. The Leonardo AW109 Grand New is a light twin designed for fast VIP/utility missions; it generally seats one to two pilots and about six to seven passengers, with range commonly in the ~450–500 nm class depending on tanks and mission reserves.

SpecAIRBUS H125AIRBUS H130Bell 429WLG GlobalRangerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand New
Summary
Cockpit2322
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 5.00$ 6.05$ 7.31
Min Crew1111
Total Seats6788
Flight RulesVFRVFRIFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardo
Aircraft NameH125H130429WLG GlobalRangerAW109 Grand New
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341333381464
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.71$ 0.76$ 0.91
Max Cabin Seats5566
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)218922992528
Standard Cabin Seats4466
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 640$ 931$ 1,140
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HGarmin G500HBell BasiX-ProEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136128154156
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$3,450,000$7,700,000$ 7,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit2322
Min Crew1111
Total Seats6788
Max Cabin Seats5566
Standard Cabin Seats4466
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2DArriel 2DPW207D1PW207C
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)5000500040004000
Horsepower8479521100735
No. of Engines1122
Fuel Capacity (gal)143143216.9152
Fuel Burn (gph)76
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.541.54342.5
Overall Height (ft)1011.112.3911.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.135.13635.5
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