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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Leonardo Aw109 Trekker vs Leonardo Sh09

Airbus Helicopters’ H125 is a light single‑engine utility helicopter, typically used for work missions and flexible short‑ to mid‑range transport; it generally carries about five to six passengers (plus pilot) and offers roughly a 330–360 nm class range depending on fit and reserves. The H135 is a light twin‑engine helicopter optimized for passenger transport, EMS, and corporate use; it usually seats about five to seven passengers and has a similar mid‑range profile, commonly around the mid‑300 nm class, with twin‑engine redundancy and a quieter cabin-focused design. Leonardo’s AW109 Trekker sits in the light twin category but is positioned toward faster, longer‑leg passenger and mixed utility missions; typical seating is about six to seven passengers, and range is often in the high‑300 nm class, with options that can extend it further depending on tanks and payload. The Leonardo SH09 is a light single‑engine design aimed at straightforward utility and passenger roles; expected capacity is around four to five passengers, with a range generally comparable to other light singles, but final figures depend on certification configuration and published performance data.

SpecAIRBUS H125AIRBUS H135AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 TrekkerAGUSTA / LEONARDO SH09
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 6.33$ 7.40$4.48
Min Crew1111
Total Seats6988
Flight RulesVFRIFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameH125H135AW109 TrekkerSH09
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn-Development
Max Range (nm)341342450430
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.79$ 0.93$0.56
Max Cabin Seats5766
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)21893124
Standard Cabin Seats4766
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 861$ 1,125$627
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HHelionixGenesys AerosystemsEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136136152140
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$6,150,000 $6,950,000 $3,500,000
Max Passengers7
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew1111
Total Seats6988
Max Cabin Seats576
Standard Cabin Seats4766
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2DArrius 2B2+PW207CHTS 900
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)5000400040005500
Horsepower8476607351020
No. of Engines1221
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