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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Bell 505 Jetranger X vs Leonardo Sh09 vs Md Helicopters Md 600n vs Robinson Helicopters R66

The Airbus H125 sits in the light single utility category and is typically used where hot-and-high performance and external-load capability matter; it commonly carries about 1 pilot plus 5 passengers and offers a medium range for the class. The Airbus H130 is also a light single but optimized for quiet, high-comfort passenger missions (tourism/VIP), usually seating 1 plus 6 and delivering a similar medium range, often slightly better for cabin-focused operations. The Bell 505 JetRanger X is a lighter light-single platform aimed at training and light utility; it generally carries 1 plus 4 with a shorter-to-medium range. The Leonardo SH09 (AW09) is a modern light single positioned between the 505 and larger utility singles; it is typically configured for 1 plus 6 with a medium range. The MD Helicopters MD 600N is a light single emphasizing a roomy cabin and reduced tail-rotor complexity (NOTAR); it commonly seats 1 plus 5 with medium range. The Robinson R66 is a light single turbine often used for training, private, and light utility; it usually carries 1 plus 4 with shorter-to-medium range.

SpecAIRBUS H125AIRBUS H130Bell 505 JetRanger XAGUSTA / LEONARDO SH09MD Helicopters MD 600NROBINSON R66
Summary
Cockpit232222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 5.00$ 3.53$4.48$ 4.06$ 3.49
Min Crew111111
Total Seats675865
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFRVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoMD HelicotpersRobinson Helicopters
Aircraft NameH125H130505 JetRanger XSH09MD 600NR66
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn-DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341333306430341350
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.71$ 0.71$0.56$ 0.68$ 0.70
Max Cabin Seats5565
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)21892299150020001355
Standard Cabin Seats443653
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 640$ 441$627$ 545$ 384
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HGarmin G500HGarmin G1000HEFISGyro / AnalogGyro / Analog
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136128125140134110
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$3,450,000$1,445,000$3,500,000 $3,400,000 $ 920,000
Max Passengers7
Cabin
Cockpit232222
Min Crew111111
Total Seats675865
Max Cabin Seats555
Standard Cabin Seats443653
Engine
FADECYesYesDual-ChannelYesNoNo
ModelArriel 2DArriel 2DArrius 2RHTS 900250-C47RR300
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)500050004000550020002000
Horsepower8479525051020715300
No. of Engines111111
Fuel Capacity (gal)14314384.8511873.6
Fuel Burn (gph)32.341
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.541.542.4836.938.3
Overall Height (ft)1011.110.659.711.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.135.13727.533
Width (ft)6.51
Cabin Width (ft)4.66
Cabin Height (ft)2.75
Cabin Length (ft)7.17
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)13750
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1818