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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Airbus Helicopters H155

The Airbus Helicopters H125 is a single‑engine light utility helicopter, typically used for aerial work and short passenger hops. It generally offers the shortest practical range of the three and usually carries about five to six passengers plus a pilot, depending on configuration and payload. The Airbus Helicopters H135 is a twin‑engine light helicopter aimed more at passenger transport, EMS, and corporate or law‑enforcement missions. It typically provides a longer range than the H125 and a similar or slightly higher seating capacity, commonly around five to seven passengers plus one or two pilots, with flexibility driven by interior and mission equipment. The Airbus Helicopters H155 is a larger, twin‑engine medium helicopter positioned for executive and offshore or high‑capacity transport. It generally has the longest range in this comparison and the highest passenger capacity, often configured for about eight to twelve passengers plus pilots, offering a more spacious cabin and greater comfort on longer legs.

SpecAIRBUS H125AIRBUS H135AIRBUS H155AIRBUS H155
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 6.33$ 11.06$ 11.06
Min Crew1122
Total Seats691414
Flight RulesVFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters
Aircraft NameH125H135H155H155
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341342423423
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.79$ 0.74$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats571212
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2189312440124012
Standard Cabin Seats471212
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 861$ 1,593$ 1,593
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HHelionixEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136136144144
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$6,150,000$14,800,000$14,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew1122
Total Seats691414
Max Cabin Seats571212
Standard Cabin Seats471212
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2DArrius 2B2+Arriel 2C2Arriel 2C2
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)5000400040004000
Horsepower847660943943
No. of Engines1222
Fuel Capacity (gal)143332332
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.533.546.946.9
Overall Height (ft)1012.614.314.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.13441.141.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)173235.2235.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)88.388.3