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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Robinson Helicopters R66

The Airbus Helicopters H125 is a single‑engine utility helicopter typically used for workhorse missions such as sling load, patrol, and tourism. It generally offers a practical range in the mid‑300 nautical mile class (depending on fit and reserves) and commonly carries the pilot plus about five to six passengers in standard seating. The Airbus Helicopters H135 is a twin‑engine light helicopter optimized for EMS, corporate, and law‑enforcement roles. Compared with the H125 it usually trades some cabin density for systems redundancy and smoother multi‑role fitouts, with a typical range around the low‑to‑mid‑300 nautical mile class and seating often around the pilot plus five to six passengers, though medical interiors vary. The Leonardo AW109 Grand New is a twin‑engine, higher‑performance light helicopter aimed at VIP/corporate and fast point‑to‑point transport. It generally delivers a longer typical range (often around the mid‑400 nautical mile class) and usually seats six to seven passengers plus one or two pilots, depending on configuration. The Robinson R66 is a single‑engine light helicopter positioned as a cost‑effective private and utility platform. It typically seats the pilot plus four passengers and offers a practical range around the low‑to‑mid‑300 nautical mile class.

SpecAIRBUS H125AIRBUS H135AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand NewROBINSON R66
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 6.33$ 7.31$ 3.49
Min Crew1111
Total Seats6985
Flight RulesVFRIFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoRobinson Helicopters
Aircraft NameH125H135AW109 Grand NewR66
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341342464350
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.79$ 0.91$ 0.70
Max Cabin Seats576
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)218931241355
Standard Cabin Seats4763
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 861$ 1,140$ 384
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HHelionixEFISGyro / Analog
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136136156110
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$6,150,000$ 7,800,000$ 920,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew1111
Total Seats6985
Max Cabin Seats576
Standard Cabin Seats4763
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Engine
FADECYesYesYesNo
ModelArriel 2DArrius 2B2+PW207CRR300
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)5000400040002000
Horsepower847660735300
No. of Engines1221
Fuel Capacity (gal)14315273.6
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.533.542.538.3
Overall Height (ft)1012.611.511.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.13435.533
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)17350
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)18