Compare Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Cessna Caravan vs Cessna Grand Caravan EX
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| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Cessna | Cessna |
| Aircraft Type | H125 | H145 | H155 | H175 | Caravan | Grand Caravan EX |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,200,000 | $10,200,000 | $14,800,000 | $17,900,000 | $2,355,000 | $2,695,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 627 | $ 1,210 | $ 1,593 | $ 2,016 | $ 571 | $ 614 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.61 | $ 9.31 | $ 11.06 | $ 13.53 | $ 3.07 | $ 3.15 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.77 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.75 | $ 0.38 | $ 0.39 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 130 | 144 | 149 | 186 | 195 |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 352 | 423 | 573 | 1070 | 920 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | 4200 | 4012 | 6797 | 3305 | 3532 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 10 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 9 | 12 | 18 | 9 | 12 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | VFR | VFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Weights | ||||||
| MRAMP (lbs) | - | - | - | - | 8035 | 8842 |
| MTOW (lbs) | 4960 | 8378 | 10846 | 17196 | 8000 | 8807 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 6172 | 8378 | 10846 | 17196 | - | - |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 3086 | 3527 | 3527 | 5952 | - | - |
| MLW (lbs) | - | - | - | - | 7800 | 8500 |
| BOW (lbs) | - | - | - | - | 4930 | 5510 |
| BEW (lbs) | 2816 | 4231 | 5574 | 10251 | 4730 | 5310 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | 4200 | 4012 | 6797 | 3305 | 3532 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | - | - | - | - | 3070 | 3190 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 858 | 1434 | 1411 | 4146 | 2224 | 2246 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 1551 | 2492 | 3661 | 2803 | 1081 | 1286 |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | - | - | - | - | 1081 | 1086 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | - | - | - | - | 325 | 1410 |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Wingspan (ft) | - | - | - | - | 52.1 | 52.1 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36.1 | 36.1 | 41.1 | 48.5 | - | - |
| Overall Height (ft) | 10 | 13 | 14.3 | 17.5 | 15 | 15.1 |
| Length (ft) | 42.5 | 44.8 | 46.9 | 59.2 | 37.6 | 41.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | - | - | - | - | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | - | - | - | - | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | - | - | - | - | 12.8 | 16.8 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | - | 166 | 235.2 | 423.8 | - | - |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | - | - | - | - | 32 | 32 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | - | 46.8 | 88.3 | 81.9 | - | - |
| Engine | ||||||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Cessna | Cessna |
| Model | Arriel 2D | Arriel 2E | Arriel 2C2 | PT6A-67E | PT6A-114A | PT6A-140 |
| Horsepower | 847 | 894 | 943 | 1775 | 675 | 867 |
| Flat Rating | - | - | - | - | ISA + 31 | ISA + 24 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 4000 | 4000 | 3500 | 3600 | 4000 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | - | - |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 143 | - | 332 | - | - | 335 |
| Avionics | ||||||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G500H | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | VFR | VFR |
| Standby Instrument | Gyro / Analog | Digital | Digital | - | - | - |
| EFIS | - | - | - | - | 1 x Garmin GEA 71 | 1 Garmin GEA 71 |
| FMS | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
| Autopilot | - | 4-Axis | 4-Axis | 4-Axis | - | - |
| PFD | - | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 x Garmin GDU 1050A | 2 x Garmin GDU 1050A |
| MFD | - | - | - | - | 1 x Garmin GDU 1050A | 1 x Garmin GDU 1050A |
| GPS | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| AHRS | - | 3 | 2 | - | 2 x GRS 79 | 2 x GRS 79 |
| ADC | - | - | 2 | - | 2 x Garmin GDC 72 | 2 x Garmin GDC 72 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 x GTX 335R ADS-B Out | 1 x Garmin GTX 335R ADS-B Out |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| DME | - | - | - | - | 1 x Bendix/King KN-63 | 1 x Bendix/King KN-63 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Total Seats | 6 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 10 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 9 | 12 | 18 | 9 | 12 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Configuration | - | Green Interior | Green Interior | - | - | - |
| Cargo Door | - | - | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Lavatory | - | - | - | - | No | No |
| Galley / Refreshment | - | - | - | - | No | No |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | - | - | - | - | Un-Pressurized | Un-Pressurized |
| Other | ||||||
| Prop Manufacturer | - | - | - | - | McCauley | McCauley |
| Prop Description | - | - | - | - | 3-Blade Metal Constant Feathering | 4-Blade Alum Constant Feathering |
| Gear Type | High Skids | Retractable Wheels | Retractable Wheels | Retractable Wheels | Fixed Wheels | Fixed Wheels |
| Rotorhead | 3-Blade Articulated | 4-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated | - | - |
| Tail Rotor | 2-Blade | Enclosed Fenestron | Enclosed Fenestron | 4-Blade | - | - |
| Performance | ||||||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 130 | 144 | 149 | 186 | 195 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 130 | 127 | 140 | 145 | 157 | 165 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 155 | 143 | 175 | 175 | - | - |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | - | - | - | - | 61 | 61 |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 352 | 423 | 573 | 1070 | 920 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 336 | 352 | 423 | 540 | - | - |
| Max Range Crew + 4 (nm) | - | - | - | - | 909 | 815 |
| Max Range Crew + 6 (nm) | - | - | - | - | 663 | 621 |
| Max Range Crew + 8 (nm) | - | - | - | - | 417 | 420 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 4.5 | 3.6 | 4 | 5.75 | - | - |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | - | - | - | - | 1160 | 1399 |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | - | - | - | 2055 | 1836 |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | - | - | - | - | 2973 | 3661 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | - | - | - | - | 715 | 1004 |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | - | - | - | 1625 | 1836 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1773 | 925 | 1154 | 1555 | 1234 | 1275 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | - | - | - | 15000 | 25000 | 25000 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 13250 | 12550 | 7050 | 10528 | - | - |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 11150 | 8750 | - | 5432 | - | - |