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.
| Spec | AIRBUS H125 | AIRBUS H130 | Bell 505 JetRanger X | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119Kx | AGUSTA / LEONARDO SH09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.61 | $ 5.00 | $ 3.53 | $ 6.76 | $4.48 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Leonardo | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | H125 | H130 | 505 JetRanger X | AW119Kx | SH09 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In-Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 333 | 306 | 515 | 430 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.77 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.84 | $0.56 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 5 | — | 6 | 6 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | 2299 | 1500 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 627 | $ 640 | $ 441 | $ 885 | $627 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | Garmin G500H | Garmin G1000H | Garmin G1000H | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 128 | 125 | 131 | 140 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,200,000 | $3,450,000 | $1,445,000 | $3,850,000 | $3,500,000 |
| Max Passengers | — | — | — | — | 7 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 5 | — | 6 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Arriel 2D | Arriel 2D | Arrius 2R | PT6B-37A | HTS 900 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 5000 | 4000 | 4500 | 5500 |
| Horsepower | 847 | 952 | 505 | 917 | 1020 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 143 | 143 | 84.85 | 160 | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 32.3 | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 42.5 | 41.5 | 42.48 | 42.5 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 10 | 11.1 | 10.65 | 11.9 | — |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36.1 | 35.1 | 37 | 35.5 | — |
| 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 | — | — |