Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Bell 407gxi vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Bell 505 Jetranger X vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Leonardo Aw119kx vs Leonardo Sh09 vs Md Helicopters Md 500e vs Md Helicopters Md 902 Exlplorer

Across these light helicopters, categories split into single‑engine utility and multi‑engine IFR/corporate types. The Airbus H125, Bell 407GXi, Bell 505, Leonardo AW119Kx, MD 500E and Leonardo SH09 are single‑engine aircraft typically chosen for cost‑effective utility, training, patrol and general transport. In that group, the H125 and 407GXi are the “high‑useful‑load” workhorses; the 505, MD 500E and SH09 sit more in the lighter end; the AW119Kx usually targets a premium single‑engine mission set with strong cabin volume. Typical passenger capacity is about 4–6, sometimes up to roughly 6 depending on interior. The Airbus H135, Bell 429WLG, Leonardo AW109 Grand New and MD 902 Explorer are twin‑engine, commonly configured for IFR, EMS and corporate missions. They generally offer longer legs than the light single‑engine trainers and more redundancy, with typical seating around 6–8 passengers (plus crew) depending on layout. Range varies by tanking and mission profile, but in general the H135/429/AW109 class tends to deliver solid mid‑to‑upper light‑twin ranges, while the larger single‑engine utility types (notably H125 and 407GXi) can also achieve competitive ranges when equipped for it.