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 Pilatus Pc 24
The Airbus Helicopters H125 is a single‑engine light utility helicopter with relatively short range and a small cabin, typically carrying about 5–6 passengers plus pilot. The H135 and H145 are twin‑engine light helicopters; both generally offer moderate range, with the H145 providing a larger cabin and typically accommodating roughly 6–8 passengers (more in high‑density layouts) versus about 5–7 for the H135. The H160 is a newer‑generation medium twin with longer range than the light twins and a more spacious, quieter cabin, commonly seating around 6–10. The H175 and H225 are heavy twin helicopters aimed at offshore and high‑payload missions; they deliver the longest helicopter ranges in this group and typically carry about 12–16 passengers (more in transport configurations). By contrast, the Dassault Falcon 10X is an ultra‑long‑range wide‑cabin business jet with intercontinental range and typical executive seating around 8–16. The Falcon 2000LXS is a long‑range large‑cabin business jet with shorter range than the 10X and typically 8–10 passengers. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet optimized for versatile operations, offering moderate range and typically 6–10 passengers.
| Spec | AIRBUS H125 | AIRBUS H135 | AIRBUS H145 | AIRBUS H160 | AIRBUS H175 | AIRBUS H225 | Dassault Falcon 10X | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.61 | $ 6.33 | $ 9.31 | — | $ 13.53 | $ 20.87 | — | $ 6.38 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 12 | 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 | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | H125 | H135 | H145 | H160 | H175 | H225 | 10X | 2000LXS | PC-24 |
| Certification | 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 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.77 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.93 | — | $ 0.75 | $ 0.99 | — | $ 0.80 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 18 | 28 | 16 | 10 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-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 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 627 | $ 861 | $ 1,210 | — | $ 2,016 | $ 2,963 | $2,770 | $ 3,073 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | Helionix | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS | Digital Flight Control System | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 136 | 130 | 155 | 149 | 142 | 516 | 490 | 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 | $11,800,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | — | — | — | — | Business Jet | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 21 | — | 12 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 18 | 28 | — | 10 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 19 | — | 10 | 6 |
| Configuration | — | Green Interior | Green Interior | Green Interior | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lavatory | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | No | No |
| Jump Seat | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | No | No |
| Galley Location | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | AFT | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9.6 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25300 | 23500 |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | |||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Arriel 2D | Arrius 2B2+ | Arriel 2E | HE Arrano | PT6A-67E | Makila 2A1 | — | PW308C | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 3500 | 3500 | — | 7000 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 847 | 660 | 894 | — | 1775 | 2100 | — | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 143 | — | — | — | — | 684 | — | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7000 | 3435 |
| Dimensions | |||||||||
| Length (ft) | 42.5 | 33.5 | 44.8 | 39.4 | 59.2 | 63.4 | — | 66.4 | 52.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 10 | 12.6 | 13 | 13.1 | 17.5 | 16.3 | — | 23.2 | 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 | — | — | — | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 70.2 | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7.7 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6.2 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26.2 | 23 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6.3 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17.1 | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 131 | 90 |