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.
| Spec | AIRBUS H125 | AIRBUS H145 | AIRBUS H155 | AIRBUS H175 | Beechcraft KingAir Denali | Cessna Caravan | Cessna Grand Caravan EX | Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.61 | $ 9.31 | $ 11.06 | $ 13.53 | $ 4.08 | $ 3.07 | $ 3.15 | $ 2.73 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | VFR | VFR | — |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | GE® Aerospace | Cessna | Cessna | Honda Aircraft |
| Aircraft Name | H125 | H145 | H155 | H175 | KingAir Denali | Caravan | Grand Caravan EX | HondaJet Elite |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 352 | 423 | 573 | 1600 | 1070 | 964 | 1495 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.77 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.75 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.38 | $ 0.39 | $ 0.68 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 9 | 12 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 6 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | 4200 | 4012 | 6797 | 3280 | 3305 | 3332 | 3432 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 627 | $ 1,210 | $ 1,593 | $ 2,016 | $ 1,111 | $ 571 | $ 614 | $ 1,135 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 130 | 144 | 149 | 285 | 186 | 195 | 419 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 9 | 12 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| Configuration | — | Green Interior | Green Interior | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lavatory | — | — | — | — | 1 Flushing | No | No | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | — | — | AFT | — | — | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | — | 5 | Un-Pressurized | Un-Pressurized | 8.8 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | — | — | No | No | No | Galley |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 11065 | — | — | 23060 |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | — | Yes | Yes | — |
| Crew Rest | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | No |
| Jump Seat | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | No |
| Galley Location | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | FWD |
| Engine | ||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Arriel 2D | Arriel 2E | Arriel 2C2 | PT6A-67E | Catalyst™ | PT6A-114A | PT6A-140 | HF120-H1A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | — | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 4000 | 4000 | 3500 | — | 3600 | 4000 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 847 | 894 | 943 | 1775 | — | 675 | 867 | — |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 143 | — | 332 | — | — | — | 335 | 439 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | — | — | — | ISA + 31 | ISA + 24 | ISA + 10 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2050 |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Length (ft) | 42.5 | 44.8 | 46.9 | 59.2 | 14.86 | 37.6 | 41.6 | 42.7 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 10 | 13 | 14.3 | 17.5 | 4.65 | 15 | 15.1 | 14.9 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36.1 | 36.1 | 41.1 | 48.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 166 | 235.2 | 423.8 | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 46.8 | 88.3 | 81.9 | — | — | — | 66 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | — | — | — | 54.3 | 52.1 | 52.1 | 39.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | — | — | — | 4.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | — | — | — | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | — | — | — | 12.6 | 12.8 | 16.8 | 12.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | — | — | 4.1 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | — | — | 12.6 | — | — | 10.2 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 48 | 32 | 32 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.4 |