Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Bell 505 Jetranger X vs Robinson Helicopters R44 Raven I vs Robinson Helicopters R66

Airbus Helicopters’ H125 (AS350) and H130 are single‑engine light helicopters, while the Bell 505 JetRanger X is also a light single, and the Robinson R44 Raven I is a smaller light single; the Robinson R66 steps up to a light turbine category. In passenger capacity, the H125 and Bell 505 are typically configured for about one pilot plus four passengers, the H130 for one pilot plus up to six passengers, the R44 for one pilot plus three passengers, and the R66 for one pilot plus four passengers. For range, the H125 generally sits in the mid‑300 to ~400+ nautical mile class depending on tanks and mission fit, the H130 is similar but often a bit lower to comparable, the Bell 505 is typically in the low‑to‑mid‑300 nautical mile class, the R44 is commonly around the mid‑300 nautical mile class, and the R66 is often in the mid‑300 to ~400 nautical mile class. Overall, H130 prioritizes cabin volume and seats, H125 prioritizes utility/performance, Bell 505 targets modern light‑single operations, R44 emphasizes simplicity and cost, and R66 offers turbine capability with similar seating to the 505/H125.