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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Bell 505 Jetranger X vs Robinson Helicopters R44 Raven I

All four are light single‑engine helicopters, but they span different utility and comfort niches. The Airbus H125 is a high‑performance light utility helicopter (often used for EMS, utility and mountain work) with the longest typical range in this group at roughly 330–350 nautical miles, and it commonly carries a pilot plus up to five passengers (six seats total, configuration dependent). The Airbus H130 is also a light single‑engine helicopter, positioned more toward passenger transport and tourism with a quieter, roomier cabin; its typical range is slightly shorter than the H125 at about 300–330 nautical miles, and it also offers up to six seats total. The Bell 505 Jet Ranger X is a modern light single‑engine turbine in the training/corporate/light utility category; typical range is around 300–310 nautical miles and seating is usually one pilot plus four passengers (five seats total). The Robinson R44 Raven I is a light single‑engine piston helicopter oriented to training, private and light commercial work; it carries up to four people total and has the shortest range here, typically about 300 nautical miles or less depending on fuel and conditions.

SpecAIRBUS H125AIRBUS H130Bell 505 JetRanger XROBINSON R44 Raven I
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 5.00$ 3.53$ 2.30
Min Crew111
Total Seats6754
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersBellRobinson Helicopters
Aircraft NameH125H130505 JetRanger XR44 Raven I
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341333306300
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.71$ 0.71$ 0.57
Max Cabin Seats55
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)218922991500950
Standard Cabin Seats443
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 640$ 441$ 248
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HGarmin G500HGarmin G1000HGyro / Analog
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136128125108
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$3,450,000$1,445,000$ 412,000
Cabin
Cockpit232
Min Crew111
Total Seats6754
Max Cabin Seats55
Standard Cabin Seats443
Engine
FADECYesYesDual-ChannelNo
ModelArriel 2DArriel 2DArrius 2RO-540
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelAvGas
TBO (hrs)5000500040002200
Horsepower847952505225
No. of Engines1111
Fuel Capacity (gal)14314384.8529.5
Fuel Burn (gph)32.3
TBO (yrs)12
Fuel DeliveryCarbureted
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.541.542.4838.3
Overall Height (ft)1011.110.6510.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.135.13733
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
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)2.5