Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Dassault Falcon 10x vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Airbus Helicopters H125 is a light single‑engine utility helicopter with short‑to‑moderate range and typically about 5–6 passengers. The H135 and H145 are light twin‑engine helicopters; both offer moderate range, with the H135 usually carrying around 5–7 passengers and the larger‑cabin H145 commonly around 7–9. The H160 is a newer medium twin with longer range than the light twins and generally seats roughly 6–12 depending on fit. The H175 and H225 are heavy twins aimed at offshore and high‑capacity missions; they provide long range and typically carry about 12–16 (H175) and roughly 16–19 (H225). Among jets, the Dassault Falcon 10X is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet, typically configured around 8–16 passengers. The Falcon 2000LXS is a super‑midsize/large‑cabin twinjet with transcontinental range and commonly about 8–10 passengers. The Embraer Praetor 600 is a super‑midsize jet with long transcontinental range, typically 8–12 passengers. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet optimized for versatility and shorter fields, with shorter range than the Praetor and typically about 6–10 passengers.
| Spec | AIRBUS H125 | AIRBUS H135 | AIRBUS H145 | AIRBUS H160 | AIRBUS H175 | AIRBUS H225 | Dassault Falcon 10X | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Embraer Praetor 600 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.61 | $ 6.33 | $ 9.31 | — | $ 13.53 | $ 20.87 | — | $ 6.38 | $ 6.74 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | — | — | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | H125 | H135 | H145 | H160 | H175 | H225 | 10X | 2000LXS | Praetor 600 | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 342 | 352 | 460 | 573 | 454 | 7505 | 4155 | 4018 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.77 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.93 | — | $ 0.75 | $ 0.99 | — | $ 0.80 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 18 | 28 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | 3124 | 4200 | 3992 | 6797 | 11929 | 36900 | 18250 | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 627 | $ 861 | $ 1,210 | — | $ 2,016 | $ 2,963 | $2,770 | $ 3,073 | $ 3,141 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | Helionix | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS | Digital Flight Control System | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 136 | 130 | 155 | 149 | 142 | 516 | 490 | 542 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,200,000 | $6,150,000 | $10,200,000 | $14,000,000 | $17,900,000 | $ 29,500,000 | $ 75,000,000 | $35,100,000 | $20,995,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | — | — | — | — | Business Jet | — | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 21 | — | 12 | 10 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 18 | 28 | — | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 19 | — | 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Configuration | — | Green Interior | Green Interior | Green Interior | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lavatory | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | No | No | No |
| Galley Location | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | AFT | AFT | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Galley | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25300 | 27140 | 23500 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5800 | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | ||||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Arriel 2D | Arrius 2B2+ | Arriel 2E | HE Arrano | PT6A-67E | Makila 2A1 | — | PW308C | HTF7500E | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | — | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 3500 | 3500 | — | 7000 | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 847 | 660 | 894 | — | 1775 | 2100 | — | — | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 143 | — | — | — | — | 684 | — | — | 1963 | — |
| Flat Rating | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7000 | 7528 | 3435 |
| Dimensions | ||||||||||
| Length (ft) | 42.5 | 33.5 | 44.8 | 39.4 | 59.2 | 63.4 | — | 66.4 | 68.1 | 52.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 10 | 12.6 | 13 | 13.1 | 17.5 | 16.3 | — | 23.2 | 21 | 17.4 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36.1 | 34 | 36.1 | 45.2 | 48.5 | 53.2 | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 173 | 166 | — | 423.8 | 547 | — | 1024 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 46.8 | — | 81.9 | — | — | — | 110 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 70.2 | 70.5 | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7.7 | 6.8 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6.2 | 6 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26.2 | 24.1 | 23 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6.3 | 4.7 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17.1 | 21.3 | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 131 | 45 | 90 |