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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Robinson Helicopters R44 Raven Ii

The Airbus Helicopters H125 (AS350) is a single‑engine light utility helicopter aimed at cost‑effective work and passenger transport; it typically carries a pilot plus about five to six passengers and offers medium range, generally in the roughly 330–350 nautical mile class depending on fit and reserves. The Airbus Helicopters H135 is a twin‑engine light helicopter positioned for higher redundancy and intensive missions like EMS and corporate flying; it usually seats one to two pilots with about five to six passengers, and its range is broadly similar or slightly higher than the H125 in many configurations, commonly around the mid‑300 nautical mile class. The Leonardo AW109 Grand New is a twin‑engine light/intermediate, faster and more executive‑oriented; it commonly accommodates one to two pilots with six to seven passengers and tends to provide the longest range of this group, often around 500 nautical miles with typical reserves depending on equipment. The Robinson R44 Raven II is a smaller, piston single in the light trainer/tour category; it carries a pilot plus three passengers and has the shortest range here, commonly around 300 nautical miles.

SpecAIRBUS H125AIRBUS H135AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand NewROBINSON R44 Raven II
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 6.33$ 7.31$ 2.36
Min Crew111
Total Seats6984
Flight RulesVFRIFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoRobinson Helicopters
Aircraft NameH125H135AW109 Grand NewR44 Raven II
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341342464300
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.79$ 0.91$ 0.59
Max Cabin Seats576
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)21893124995
Standard Cabin Seats476
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 861$ 1,140$ 257
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HHelionixEFISGyro / Analog
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136136156109
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$6,150,000$ 7,800,000$ 490,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew111
Total Seats6984
Max Cabin Seats576
Standard Cabin Seats476
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Engine
FADECYesYesYesNo
ModelArriel 2DArrius 2B2+PW207CIO-540
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelAvGas
TBO (hrs)5000400040002200
Horsepower847660735245
No. of Engines1221
Fuel Capacity (gal)14315229.5
TBO (yrs)12
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.533.542.538.3
Overall Height (ft)1012.611.510.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.13435.533
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)173
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)2.5