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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H215 vs Airbus Helicopters H225

The Airbus Helicopters H125 is a light single‑engine utility helicopter, typically used for missions like aerial work and short to medium hops; it generally carries about 5 to 6 passengers (plus pilot) and offers a moderate range on the order of roughly 600 km depending on configuration. The H135 is a light twin‑engine helicopter aimed at EMS, training, and corporate transport; it usually seats around 5 to 7 passengers and has a broadly similar moderate range, often around 600 km. The H145 is a larger light twin‑engine helicopter with more cabin volume and payload; it commonly carries about 8 to 9 passengers and typically reaches roughly 650 km in many configurations. Moving into the medium class, the H215 is a medium twin designed for offshore and utility lift, often accommodating about 19 passengers with a longer range around 800–850 km. The H225 is a heavier, long‑range medium helicopter optimized for offshore transport and SAR, also commonly configured for up to about 19 passengers, with range often around 850–900 km depending on tanks and payload.

SpecAIRBUS H125AIRBUS H135AIRBUS H145AIRBUS H215AIRBUS H225
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 6.33$ 9.31$ 19.07$ 20.87
Min Crew11122
Total Seats69102121
Flight RulesVFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters
Aircraft NameH125H135H145H215H225
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341342352468454
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.79$ 0.93$ 0.91$ 0.99
Max Cabin Seats5792228
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)218931244200890311929
Standard Cabin Seats4781919
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 861$ 1,210$ 2,708$ 2,963
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HHelionixEFISEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136136130142142
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$6,150,000$10,200,000$27,500,000$ 29,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Min Crew11122
Total Seats69102121
Max Cabin Seats5792228
Standard Cabin Seats4781919
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2DArrius 2B2+Arriel 2EMakila 1A1Makila 2A1
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)50004000400030003500
Horsepower84766089418202100
No. of Engines12222
Fuel Capacity (gal)143540684
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.533.544.861.463.4
Overall Height (ft)1012.61316.216.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.13436.151.253.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)173166473.9547
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.8