Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Leonardo Aw119kx vs Leonardo Sh09

Airbus Helicopters’ H125 and H130 are both single‑engine light helicopters, but they emphasize different missions. The H125 is typically positioned as a high‑performance utility aircraft for lifting and work in hot‑and‑high conditions, with a practical range in the roughly 600 km class depending on fuel fit and reserves, and usually configured for about 5 to 6 passengers plus a pilot. The H130 is more passenger‑centric and quieter, aimed at tourism and private/VIP use, commonly offering 6 to 7 passengers plus a pilot and a similar mid‑hundreds‑of‑kilometers range. Leonardo’s AW119Kx is also a single‑engine light helicopter, often described as a strong all‑rounder with a larger cabin feel in its class. It typically seats around 6 passengers plus a pilot and offers range broadly comparable to the Airbus singles, again typically in the mid‑hundreds of kilometers depending on configuration. The Leonardo SH09 (still in development/early program status) targets the same light single‑engine segment, aiming for a modern, efficient platform with seating generally expected around 6 passengers plus a pilot and a comparable short‑to‑medium range profile. Actual SH09 figures depend on final certification and customer options.