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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Bell 505 Jetranger X vs Leonardo Aw119kx vs Leonardo Sh09

All five are single‑engine light helicopters, but they span slightly different mission niches. The Airbus H125 is the most utility‑oriented of the group, commonly used for lifting and high/hot operations, with typical seating for about 5 passengers plus a pilot and a practical range around 330–350 nm depending on fit. The Airbus H130 is positioned more for passenger comfort and sightseeing, usually carrying 6 passengers plus a pilot with a similar ballpark range (roughly 300–330 nm). The Bell 505 JetRanger X is a lighter, lower‑cost light single aimed at training and personal/corporate use, generally seating 4 passengers plus a pilot with range typically around 300–330 nm. The Leonardo AW119Kx is a higher‑performance light single often used for EMS and utility, typically 6 passengers plus a pilot with range commonly in the 350–380 nm class. The Leonardo SH09 (single‑engine “A‑class” concept) targets private/corporate missions with about 4 passengers plus a pilot and an expected range broadly comparable to other light singles, though final figures depend on certification configuration.

SpecAIRBUS H125AIRBUS H130Bell 505 JetRanger XAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119KxAGUSTA / LEONARDO SH09
Summary
Cockpit23222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 5.00$ 3.53$ 6.76$4.48
Min Crew11111
Total Seats67588
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameH125H130505 JetRanger XAW119KxSH09
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn-Development
Max Range (nm)341333306515430
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.71$ 0.71$ 0.84$0.56
Max Cabin Seats5566
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)218922991500
Standard Cabin Seats44366
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 640$ 441$ 885$627
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HGarmin G500HGarmin G1000HGarmin G1000HEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136128125131140
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$3,450,000$1,445,000 $3,850,000 $3,500,000
Max Passengers7
Cabin
Cockpit23222
Min Crew11111
Total Seats67588
Max Cabin Seats556
Standard Cabin Seats44366
Engine
FADECYesYesDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelArriel 2DArriel 2DArrius 2RPT6B-37AHTS 900
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)50005000400045005500
Horsepower8479525059171020
No. of Engines11111
Fuel Capacity (gal)14314384.85160
Fuel Burn (gph)32.3
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.541.542.4842.5
Overall Height (ft)1011.110.6511.9
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.135.13735.5
Width (ft)6.51
Cabin Width (ft)4.66
Cabin Height (ft)2.75
Cabin Length (ft)7.17
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)137
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)18