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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Enstrom Helicotper 480b G vs Leonardo Sh09 vs Md Helicopters Md 500e vs Md Helicopters Md 600n vs Robinson Helicopters R66

All seven are light single‑engine helicopters, but they span different mission niches. The Airbus H125 is a utility-oriented “workhorse” in the light class, typically offering strong useful load and a practical range for regional missions; passenger capacity is generally up to six (pilot plus five). The Airbus H130 is optimized more for quiet, comfortable passenger and tourism work, with a similar “up to seven” seating layout (pilot plus six) and a comparable regional range, often slightly less utility‑biased than the H125. The Enstrom 480B‑G is a rugged light piston/utility platform with smaller cabin volume; it is typically configured for up to five seats (pilot plus four) and tends to have shorter range than the turbine Airbus models. The Leonardo SH09 is a modern light single aimed at private/corporate missions, generally seating about six and offering a regional range competitive with other light turbines. MD’s 500E prioritizes agility and speed in a compact five‑seat layout, usually with moderate range. The MD 600N adds cabin and passenger space (often six seats) and similar or slightly improved mission legs. The Robinson R66 is a cost‑focused light turbine, commonly seating five (pilot plus four) with solid regional range for its class.

SpecAIRBUS H125AIRBUS H130AGUSTA / LEONARDO SH09MD Helicopters MD 500EMD Helicopters MD 600NROBINSON R66
Summary
Cockpit232222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 5.00$4.48$ 2.95$ 4.06$ 3.49
Min Crew111111
Total Seats678465
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFRVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoMD HelicotpersMD HelicotpersRobinson Helicopters
Aircraft NameH125H130SH09MD 500EMD 600NR66
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn-DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341333430258341350
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.71$0.56$ 0.74$ 0.68$ 0.70
Max Cabin Seats55635
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)21892299148320001355
Standard Cabin Seats446253
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 640$627$ 398$ 545$ 384
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HGarmin G500HEFISGyro / AnalogGyro / AnalogGyro / Analog
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136128140135134110
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$3,450,000$3,500,000$ 2,750,000 $3,400,000 $ 920,000
Max Passengers7
Cabin
Cockpit232222
Min Crew111111
Total Seats678465
Max Cabin Seats5535
Standard Cabin Seats446253
Engine
FADECYesYesYesNoNoNo
ModelArriel 2DArriel 2DHTS 900250-C20B250-C47RR300
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)500050005500350020002000
Horsepower8479521020420715300
No. of Engines111111
Fuel Capacity (gal)1431436411873.6
Fuel Burn (gph)3541
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.541.530.936.938.3
Overall Height (ft)1011.18.79.711.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.135.126.427.533
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)50
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)18