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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Bell 407gxi

The Airbus Helicopters H125 (AS350) is a single‑engine light utility helicopter, commonly chosen for missions needing strong hot‑and‑high performance and useful load. Its typical range is roughly 340–360 nautical miles (about 630–670 km), and it generally carries a pilot plus about five passengers (seating can vary with layout and mission kit). The Airbus Helicopters H135 is a twin‑engine light helicopter aimed at passenger transport and HEMS, emphasizing redundancy, low vibration, and a roomy cabin for its class. Typical range is about 330–350 nautical miles (around 610–650 km). It commonly carries a pilot plus five to six passengers, depending on configuration (and medical interiors trade seats for equipment). The Bell 407GXi is a single‑engine light helicopter positioned between utility and executive use, known for speed and modern avionics. Typical range is about 330–360 nautical miles (roughly 610–670 km). Passenger capacity is typically a pilot plus five to six passengers, again depending on seating and mission equipment.

SpecAIRBUS H125AIRBUS H135Bell 407GXi
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 6.33$ 4.43
Min Crew111
Total Seats696
Flight RulesVFRIFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersBell
Aircraft NameH125H135407GXi
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341342337
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.79$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats575
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)218931242300
Standard Cabin Seats475
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 861$ 589
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HHelionixGarmin G1000H NXI
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136136133
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$6,150,000$3,225,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew111
Total Seats696
Max Cabin Seats575
Standard Cabin Seats475
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2DArrius 2B2+M250-C47E/4
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)500040003500
Horsepower847660862
No. of Engines121
Fuel Capacity (gal)143127.8
Fuel Burn (gph)46
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.533.541.4
Overall Height (ft)1012.610.2
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.13435
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)173125
Width (ft)25.4
Cabin Width (ft)5
Cabin Height (ft)3.9
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)16