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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Bell 505 Jetranger X vs Leonardo Sh09 vs Md Helicopters Md 600n

The Airbus H125 is a light single utility helicopter, typically configured for about 5–6 passengers plus a pilot, and is optimized for lifting and high/hot performance; its practical range is commonly in the roughly 330–360 nm class depending on fuel and reserves. The Airbus H130 is also a light single but leans toward passenger comfort and sightseeing with a wider, quieter cabin, usually carrying about 6–7 passengers plus a pilot, with a similar ballpark range, often around 320–340 nm. The Bell 505 JetRanger X is a modern light single aimed at training and light charter, generally seating about 4 passengers plus a pilot, with range often around 300–330 nm. The Leonardo SH09 is a light single in the same general mission space, typically around 4–5 passengers plus a pilot, and ranges roughly around 320–350 nm depending on fit. The MD Helicopters MD 600N is a light single utility type with a larger cabin, commonly around 5–6 passengers plus a pilot; its range is often in the ~300–350 nm bracket. Exact figures vary by configuration, payload, and fuel options.

SpecAIRBUS H125AIRBUS H130Bell 505 JetRanger XAGUSTA / LEONARDO SH09MD Helicopters MD 600N
Summary
Cockpit23222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 5.00$ 3.53$4.48$ 4.06
Min Crew11111
Total Seats67586
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoMD Helicotpers
Aircraft NameH125H130505 JetRanger XSH09MD 600N
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn-DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341333306430341
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.71$ 0.71$0.56$ 0.68
Max Cabin Seats5565
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2189229915002000
Standard Cabin Seats44365
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 640$ 441$627$ 545
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HGarmin G500HGarmin G1000HEFISGyro / Analog
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136128125140134
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$3,450,000$1,445,000$3,500,000 $3,400,000
Max Passengers7
Cabin
Cockpit23222
Min Crew11111
Total Seats67586
Max Cabin Seats555
Standard Cabin Seats44365
Engine
FADECYesYesDual-ChannelYesNo
ModelArriel 2DArriel 2DArrius 2RHTS 900250-C47
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)50005000400055002000
Horsepower8479525051020715
No. of Engines11111
Fuel Capacity (gal)14314384.85118
Fuel Burn (gph)32.341
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.541.542.4836.9
Overall Height (ft)1011.110.659.7
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.135.13727.5
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