Compare Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Robinson Helicopters R44 Raven II vs Robinson Helicopters R66
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| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Robinson Helicopters | Robinson Helicopters |
| Aircraft Type | H125 | H130 | R44 Raven II | R66 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,200,000 | $3,450,000 | $ 490,000 | $ 920,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 627 | $ 640 | $ 257 | $ 384 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.61 | $ 5.00 | $ 2.36 | $ 3.49 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.77 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.59 | $ 0.70 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 128 | 109 | 110 |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 333 | 300 | 350 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | 2299 | 995 | 1355 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 7 | 4 | 5 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | - | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | - | 3 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 5 | - | - |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | - | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | Garmin G500H | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | ||||
| MTOW (lbs) | 4960 | 5512 | 2500 | 2700 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 6172 | 6724 | - | - |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 3086 | 3307 | - | - |
| BEW (lbs) | 2816 | 3206 | 1505 | 1345 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | 2299 | 995 | 1355 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 858 | 858 | 279 | 493 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 1551 | 1448 | 716 | 862 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36.1 | 35.1 | 33 | 33 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 10 | 11.1 | 10.8 | 11.4 |
| Length (ft) | 42.5 | 41.5 | 38.3 | 38.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | - | - | - | 50 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | - | - | 2.5 | - |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | - | - | - | 18 |
| Engine | ||||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Robinson Helicopters | Robinson Helicopters |
| Model | Arriel 2D | Arriel 2D | IO-540 | RR300 |
| Horsepower | 847 | 952 | 245 | 300 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 5000 | 2200 | 2000 |
| TBO (yrs) | - | - | 12 | - |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | AvGas | JetFuel |
| Fuel Delivery | - | - | Fuel Injected | - |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 143 | 143 | 29.5 | 73.6 |
| Avionics | ||||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G500H | Garmin G500H | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Standby Instrument | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog | - | - |
| GPS | - | 1 | - | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | - | 1 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Total Seats | 6 | 7 | 4 | 5 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | - | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | - | 3 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 5 | - | - |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | - | 1 |
| Other | ||||
| Gear Type | High Skids | Low Skids | Skids | Low Skids |
| Rotorhead | 3-Blade Articulated | 3-Blade Articulated | 2-Blade Teetoring | 2-Blade Teetoring |
| Tail Rotor | 2-Blade | Enclosed Fenestron | 2-Blade | 2-Blade |
| Performance | ||||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 128 | 109 | 110 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 130 | 125 | 100 | 110 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 155 | 155 | 130 | 130 |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 333 | 300 | 350 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 336 | 333 | 257 | 341 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 4.5 | 4 | - | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1773 | 1600 | 1000 | 1000 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | - | - | 14000 | 14000 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 13250 | 11250 | 8950 | 10000 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 11150 | 9700 | - | 10000 |