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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Leonardo Aw109 Trekker

The Airbus Helicopters H125 is a single‑engine light utility helicopter, typically chosen for missions that prioritize external load capability, hot‑and‑high performance, and lower operating complexity. It generally carries a pilot plus up to five or six passengers depending on configuration. Its practical range is commonly in the mid‑500 km class, varying with fuel, payload, and reserves. The Airbus Helicopters H135 is a twin‑engine light helicopter positioned more toward passenger transport, EMS, and corporate missions where redundancy, low vibration, and a refined cabin matter. Typical seating is a pilot plus five to six passengers (or more space for medical interiors). Its range is broadly similar to the H125, often around the mid‑500 to 600 km range depending on fit and mission profile. The Leonardo AW109 Trekker is a light twin that leans into fast, premium passenger transport and utility flexibility, offering a roomy cabin for a pilot plus six to seven passengers in many layouts. Its range is generally comparable or slightly higher than the others in typical passenger configurations, often around roughly 600 km, again dependent on options and payload.

SpecAIRBUS H125AIRBUS H135AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Trekker
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 6.33$ 7.40
Min Crew111
Total Seats698
Flight RulesVFRIFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersLeonardo
Aircraft NameH125H135AW109 Trekker
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341342450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.79$ 0.93
Max Cabin Seats576
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)21893124
Standard Cabin Seats476
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 861$ 1,125
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HHelionixGenesys Aerosystems
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136136152
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$6,150,000 $6,950,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew111
Total Seats698
Max Cabin Seats576
Standard Cabin Seats476
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2DArrius 2B2+PW207C
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)500040004000
Horsepower847660735
No. of Engines122
Fuel Capacity (gal)143152
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.533.542.5
Overall Height (ft)1012.611.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.13435.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)173