Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Bell 429 Globalranger vs Bell 505 Jetranger X vs Leonardo Aw109 Trekker vs Leonardo Aw609 Tiltrotor vs Md Helicopters Md 500e

Airbus Helicopters’ H125 and MD Helicopters’ MD 500E are light single‑engine rotorcraft typically used for utility, training, patrol, and aerial work; they usually carry about 4–6 passengers (depending on configuration) and offer roughly 300–400+ nautical miles of range, with the H125 generally providing more cabin/mission flexibility. The Bell 505 is also a light single, commonly configured for about 4 passengers (plus pilot), with a similar short‑to‑medium range profile around the low‑to‑mid 300‑nautical‑mile class. Airbus’ H135, Bell’s 429 GlobalRanger, and Leonardo’s AW109 Trekker are light twin‑engine helicopters aimed at EMS, corporate, and public‑service roles. They typically seat about 6–8 passengers in passenger layouts (or fewer for EMS), and ranges commonly fall in the ~300–450 nautical mile bracket, with the 429 and AW109 often positioned toward higher cruise speed and cabin performance in their class. Leonardo’s AW609 is a tiltrotor rather than a conventional helicopter, typically carrying around 6–9 passengers and offering substantially greater range—often around 700+ nautical miles—reflecting its airplane‑like cruise capability.