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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Bell 505 Jetranger X vs Enstrom Helicopter 280fx Shark vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Robinson Helicopters R44 Raven Ii

The Airbus H125 sits in the light single-engine utility category, typically offering the longest practical reach in this group (around 330–350 nm depending on configuration) and usually seating a pilot plus up to five or six passengers depending on cabin layout and weight limits. The Airbus H135 is a light twin-engine helicopter aimed at EMS, corporate, and IFR-capable missions; it generally carries a pilot plus five to six passengers, with a typical range around 300–340 nm. The Bell 505 is a light single-engine turbine in the training/light utility class, commonly configured for a pilot plus up to four passengers, with range roughly 300–340 nm. The Enstrom 280FX is a piston-powered light helicopter often used for training and patrol; it typically seats a pilot plus two passengers and has a shorter range, commonly about 200–300 nm. The Leonardo AW109 GrandNew is a light twin in the VIP/EMS space, usually seating one to two pilots plus five to six passengers, with range often around 400 nm. The Robinson R44 Raven II is a light piston helicopter, typically carrying a pilot plus three passengers, with range commonly around 300 nm.

SpecAIRBUS H125AIRBUS H135Bell 505 JetRanger XEnstrom Helicopter 280FX SharkAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand NewROBINSON R44 Raven II
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 6.33$ 3.53$ 1.98$ 7.31$ 2.36
Min Crew1111
Total Seats695384
Flight RulesVFRIFRVFRVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersBellEnstrom HelicopterLeonardoRobinson Helicopters
Aircraft NameH125H135505 JetRanger X280FX SharkAW109 Grand NewR44 Raven II
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341342306229464300
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.79$ 0.71$ 0.66$ 0.91$ 0.59
Max Cabin Seats576
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)218931241500930995
Standard Cabin Seats4736
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 861$ 441$ 198$ 1,140$ 257
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HHelionixGarmin G1000HGyro / AnalogEFISGyro / Analog
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136136125100156109
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$6,150,000$1,445,000$ 560,000$ 7,800,000$ 490,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew1111
Total Seats695384
Max Cabin Seats576
Standard Cabin Seats4736
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Engine
FADECYesYesDual-ChannelNoYesNo
ModelArriel 2DArrius 2B2+Arrius 2RHI0-360-F1ADPW207CIO-540
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelAvGasJetFuelAvGas
TBO (hrs)500040004000150040002200
Horsepower847660505225735245
No. of Engines121121
Fuel Capacity (gal)14384.854015229.5
Fuel Burn (gph)32.3
TBO (yrs)1212
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel Injected
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.533.542.4829.342.538.3
Overall Height (ft)1012.610.65911.510.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.134373235.533
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)173137
Width (ft)6.51
Cabin Width (ft)4.66
Cabin Height (ft)2.75
Cabin Length (ft)7.17
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)186
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)2.5