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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Cessna Caravan vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex

The Airbus Helicopters H125 is a light single‑engine helicopter typically used for utility and sightseeing; it generally carries about 5–6 passengers and offers a practical range in the ~330–350 nm class depending on configuration. The H145 is a light twin‑engine helicopter aimed at EMS, corporate, and offshore support; it commonly seats about 8–9 passengers and has a similar to somewhat higher typical range around ~330–360 nm. The H155 is a medium twin positioned for executive and offshore missions, usually carrying about 12 passengers with range often around ~430–470 nm. The H175 is a super‑medium twin optimized for offshore and SAR, generally seating about 16 passengers and offering longer legs, often ~540–600 nm. The Cessna Caravan and Grand Caravan EX are single‑engine turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft focused on rugged regional transport. Both are typically configured for up to 9 passengers (plus pilot), with range commonly around ~900–1,000 nm; the Grand Caravan EX is essentially the higher‑power, higher‑gross‑weight variant, better for hot/high and heavier payloads, with similar or slightly improved real‑world range depending on load.

SpecAIRBUS H125AIRBUS H145AIRBUS H155AIRBUS H175Cessna CaravanCessna Grand Caravan EX
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 9.31$ 11.06$ 13.53$ 3.07$ 3.15
Min Crew112211
Total Seats61014181010
Flight RulesVFRIFRIFRIFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersCessnaCessna
Aircraft NameH125H145H155H175CaravanGrand Caravan EX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3413524235731070964
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.93$ 0.74$ 0.75$ 0.38$ 0.39
Max Cabin Seats591218912
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)218942004012679733053332
Standard Cabin Seats48121688
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 1,210$ 1,593$ 2,016$ 571$ 614
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HEFISEFISEFISGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136130144149186195
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$10,200,000$14,800,000$17,900,000$2,355,000$2,695,000
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Min Crew112211
Total Seats61014181010
Max Cabin Seats591218912
Standard Cabin Seats48121688
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
LavatoryNoNo
Cargo DoorYesYes
Cabin Pressure (psi)Un-PressurizedUn-Pressurized
Galley / RefreshmentNoNo
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2DArriel 2EArriel 2C2PT6A-67EPT6A-114APT6A-140
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)500040004000350036004000
Horsepower8478949431775675867
No. of Engines122211
Fuel Capacity (gal)143332335
Flat RatingISA + 31ISA + 24
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.544.846.959.237.641.6
Overall Height (ft)101314.317.51515.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.136.141.148.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)166235.2423.8
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.888.381.9
Wingspan (ft)52.152.1
Cabin Width (ft)5.45.4
Cabin Height (ft)4.54.5
Cabin Length (ft)12.816.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)3232