Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Bell 407gxi vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Bell 505 Jetranger X vs Leonardo Sh09 vs Robinson Helicopters R66

By category, Airbus H125 and Bell 407GXi are single‑engine light utility helicopters aimed at lifting and “hot/high” work, while Bell 505 JetRanger X and Robinson R66 are lighter single‑engine platforms typically positioned for training, private, and light commercial roles. Airbus H135 and Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger are twin‑engine light helicopters optimized for IFR-capable corporate, EMS, and public‑service missions. Leonardo SH09 is generally discussed as a modern single‑engine light helicopter concept/program, intended to sit in the same broad class as light singles rather than light twins. For passenger capacity, the H125 and 407GXi commonly seat a pilot plus about five to six passengers depending on configuration. The H135 and Bell 429 typically carry a pilot (or two) plus about six to seven passengers, with strong cabin utility for EMS layouts. The Bell 505 is usually around four passengers plus pilot, and the R66 about four passengers plus pilot. The SH09 is generally described around the five‑to‑six seat class. For range, the light twins (H135, 429) and larger light singles (H125, 407GXi) tend to offer longer practical ranges than the smaller light singles (505, R66), with SH09 expected to be broadly comparable to other light singles.