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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Leonardo Aw109 Trekker

All four are light helicopters, but they split into two categories: single‑engine utility versus twin‑engine multi‑role. The Airbus H125 is a single‑engine light utility helicopter, typically used for aerial work and simple passenger moves; it generally carries about 5–6 passengers (plus pilot) and offers moderate range suited to regional missions. The Airbus H135 and H145 are twin‑engine light helicopters aimed at passenger transport, EMS, and public service; the H135 is usually configured for about 5–7 passengers with a range broadly comparable to or a bit above the H125 depending on tanks and fit, while the larger‑cabin H145 commonly seats about 8–9 passengers and tends to deliver the most practical cabin‑and‑fuel flexibility for longer legs in this group. The Leonardo AW109 Trekker is a twin‑engine light helicopter positioned toward faster corporate/utility flying; it typically seats about 6–7 passengers and is generally competitive on range, often matching or exceeding the H135 and approaching H145 territory depending on configuration. Exact figures vary with interior, fuel options, payload, and reserves.

SpecAIRBUS H125AIRBUS H135AIRBUS H145AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Trekker
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 6.33$ 9.31$ 7.40
Min Crew1111
Total Seats69108
Flight RulesVFRIFRIFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersLeonardo
Aircraft NameH125H135H145AW109 Trekker
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341342352450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.79$ 0.93$ 0.93
Max Cabin Seats5796
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)218931244200
Standard Cabin Seats4786
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 861$ 1,210$ 1,125
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HHelionixEFISGenesys Aerosystems
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136136130152
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$6,150,000$10,200,000 $6,950,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew1111
Total Seats69108
Max Cabin Seats5796
Standard Cabin Seats4786
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2DArrius 2B2+Arriel 2EPW207C
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)5000400040004000
Horsepower847660894735
No. of Engines1222
Fuel Capacity (gal)143152
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.533.544.842.5
Overall Height (ft)1012.61311.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.13436.135.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)173166
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.8