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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H155

The Airbus Helicopters H125 is a light single‑engine utility helicopter, typically configured for about 5–6 passengers plus a pilot and known more for lifting and high/hot performance than long-distance travel; its practical range is roughly in the 330–350 nautical mile class depending on fit and reserves. The H135 is a light twin‑engine helicopter oriented toward EMS, law enforcement, and corporate shuttle missions, usually seating about 5–7 passengers (plus crew) with a similar or slightly lower practical range, commonly around 320–340 nautical miles. The H145 steps up into the light‑intermediate twin category with a larger cabin and higher useful load, often configured for about 7–9 passengers (plus crew) and a broadly comparable or slightly better practical range, around 330–360 nautical miles. The H155 is a larger medium twin aimed at offshore support and executive transport, typically carrying about 12 passengers (plus crew) and offering the longest reach of this group, commonly around 450–480 nautical miles, again depending on configuration and mission profile.

SpecAIRBUS H125AIRBUS H135AIRBUS H145AIRBUS H155
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 6.33$ 9.31$ 11.06
Min Crew1112
Total Seats691014
Flight RulesVFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters
Aircraft NameH125H135H145H155
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341342352423
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.79$ 0.93$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats57912
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2189312442004012
Standard Cabin Seats47812
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 861$ 1,210$ 1,593
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HHelionixEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136136130144
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$6,150,000$10,200,000$14,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew1112
Total Seats691014
Max Cabin Seats57912
Standard Cabin Seats47812
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2DArrius 2B2+Arriel 2EArriel 2C2
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)5000400040004000
Horsepower847660894943
No. of Engines1222
Fuel Capacity (gal)143332
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.533.544.846.9
Overall Height (ft)1012.61314.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.13436.141.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)173166235.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.888.3