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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Airbus Helicopters H225

Airbus Helicopters’ H125 is a single‑engine light utility helicopter, typically used for training, tourism, and aerial work; it carries about 5–6 passengers (plus pilot) and offers a moderate range suited to short regional missions. The H135 is a light twin, optimized for EMS, law enforcement, and corporate flying; it generally seats around 5–7 passengers and provides similar short‑to‑medium range with twin‑engine redundancy. The H145 is a larger light twin with a more spacious cabin and higher payload, commonly configured for EMS and utility roles; it typically carries about 7–9 passengers and delivers a solid medium range. The H160 is a medium twin designed for higher speed, comfort, and efficiency in corporate and offshore roles; it usually accommodates roughly 10–12 passengers and offers longer medium‑range capability. The H225 is a heavy twin for offshore transport and SAR, carrying about 16–19 passengers and providing the longest range of this group, suited to extended overwater and high‑payload missions.

SpecAIRBUS H125AIRBUS H135AIRBUS H145AIRBUS H160AIRBUS H225
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 6.33$ 9.31$ 20.87
Min Crew11122
Total Seats69101421
Flight RulesVFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters
Aircraft NameH125H135H145H160H225
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341342352460454
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.79$ 0.93$ 0.99
Max Cabin Seats5791228
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)218931244200399211929
Standard Cabin Seats4781219
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 861$ 1,210$ 2,963
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HHelionixEFISEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136136130155142
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$6,150,000$10,200,000$14,000,000$ 29,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Min Crew11122
Total Seats69101421
Max Cabin Seats5791228
Standard Cabin Seats4781219
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2DArrius 2B2+Arriel 2EHE ArranoMakila 2A1
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)50004000400040003500
Horsepower8476608942100
No. of Engines12222
Fuel Capacity (gal)143684
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.533.544.839.463.4
Overall Height (ft)1012.61313.116.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.13436.145.253.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)173166547
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.8