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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Cessna Caravan vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Honda Aircraft Hondajet Elite

The Airbus H125 is a light single‑engine helicopter used for utility and high‑altitude work, typically carrying about 5–6 passengers plus a pilot and offering roughly 300–350 nm of range depending on fit. The Airbus H145 is a light twin‑engine helicopter aimed at EMS/corporate missions, commonly seating about 7–9 passengers with around 330–370 nm range. The Airbus H155 is a medium twin for executive/offshore roles, usually 10–12 passengers with about 450–500 nm range. The Airbus H175 is a super‑medium twin optimized for offshore transport, generally 14–16 passengers with roughly 540–650 nm range. The Beechcraft King Air Denali is a single‑engine turboprop airplane (in development/entry‑into‑service dependent), positioned for business/utility travel with about 6–9 passengers and an expected range around 1,500 nm. The Cessna Caravan and Grand Caravan EX are single‑engine turboprop utility airplanes; both typically seat up to 9 passengers, with the Grand Caravan EX offering more power/payload and ranges commonly around 900–1,100 nm depending on load. The HondaJet Elite is a very light jet, typically 4–5 passengers, with about 1,400–1,550 nm range.

SpecAIRBUS H125AIRBUS H145AIRBUS H155AIRBUS H175Beechcraft KingAir DenaliCessna CaravanCessna Grand Caravan EXHonda Aircraft HondaJet Elite
Summary
Cockpit22222222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 9.31$ 11.06$ 13.53$ 4.08$ 3.07$ 3.15$ 2.73
Min Crew11221111
Total Seats61014181110106
Flight RulesVFRIFRIFRIFRIFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersGE® AerospaceCessnaCessnaHonda Aircraft
Aircraft NameH125H145H155H175KingAir DenaliCaravanGrand Caravan EXHondaJet Elite
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341352423573160010709641495
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.93$ 0.74$ 0.75$ 0.68$ 0.38$ 0.39$ 0.68
Max Cabin Seats59121899126
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)21894200401267973280330533323432
Standard Cabin Seats4812167884
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 1,210$ 1,593$ 2,016$ 1,111$ 571$ 614$ 1,135
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HEFISEFISEFISRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136130144149285186195419
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$10,200,000$14,800,000$17,900,000$4,150,000$2,355,000$2,695,000$ 5,400,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222222
Min Crew11221111
Total Seats61014181110106
Max Cabin Seats59121899126
Standard Cabin Seats4812167884
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Lavatory1 FlushingNoNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Lavatory LocationAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)5Un-PressurizedUn-Pressurized8.8
Galley / RefreshmentNoNoNoGalley
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1106523060
Cargo DoorYesYes
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Galley LocationFWD
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2DArriel 2EArriel 2C2PT6A-67ECatalyst™PT6A-114APT6A-140HF120-H1A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)5000400040003500360040005000
Horsepower8478949431775675867
No. of Engines12221112
Fuel Capacity (gal)143332335439
Flat RatingISA + 31ISA + 24ISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)2050
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.544.846.959.214.8637.641.642.7
Overall Height (ft)101314.317.54.651515.114.9
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.136.141.148.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)166235.2423.8
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.888.381.966
Wingspan (ft)54.352.152.139.8
Cabin Width (ft)4.55.45.45
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.54.54.8
Cabin Length (ft)12.612.816.812.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)12.610.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)483232
Aisle Step (ft)0.4