Compare Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Bell 505 JetRanger X
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| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Bell |
| Aircraft Type | H125 | H145 | H155 | 505 JetRanger X |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,200,000 | $10,200,000 | $14,800,000 | $1,445,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 627 | $ 1,210 | $ 1,593 | $ 441 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.61 | $ 9.31 | $ 11.06 | $ 3.53 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.77 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.71 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 130 | 144 | 125 |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 352 | 423 | 306 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | 4200 | 4012 | 1500 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 10 | 14 | 5 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 8 | 12 | 3 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 9 | 12 | - |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | EFIS | EFIS | Garmin G1000H |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR | VFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Weights | ||||
| MTOW (lbs) | 4960 | 8378 | 10846 | 3680 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 6172 | 8378 | 10846 | 4475 |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 3086 | 3527 | 3527 | 2000 |
| BEW (lbs) | 2816 | 4231 | 5574 | 2180 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | 4200 | 4012 | 1500 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 858 | 1434 | 1411 | 568.5 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 1551 | 2492 | 3661 | 931.5 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | - | - | - | 250 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36.1 | 36.1 | 41.1 | 37 |
| Width (ft) | - | - | - | 6.51 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 10 | 13 | 14.3 | 10.65 |
| Length (ft) | 42.5 | 44.8 | 46.9 | 42.48 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | - | - | - | 2.75 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | - | - | - | 4.66 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | - | - | - | 7.17 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | - | 166 | 235.2 | 137 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | - | 46.8 | 88.3 | 18 |
| Engine | ||||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Bell |
| Model | Arriel 2D | Arriel 2E | Arriel 2C2 | Arrius 2R |
| Horsepower | 847 | 894 | 943 | 505 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Dual-Channel |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 143 | - | 332 | 84.85 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | - | - | - | 32.3 |
| Avionics | ||||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G500H | EFIS | EFIS | Garmin G1000H |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR | VFR |
| Standby Instrument | Gyro / Analog | Digital | Digital | Digital |
| EFIS | - | - | - | GEA-71H |
| FMS | - | - | - | 1 |
| Autopilot | - | 4-Axis | 4-Axis | - |
| PFD | - | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| MFD | - | - | - | 1 |
| GPS | - | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| AHRS | - | 3 | 2 | - |
| Flight Director | - | - | - | 1 |
| ADC | - | - | 2 | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Total Seats | 6 | 10 | 14 | 5 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 8 | 12 | 3 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 9 | 12 | - |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Configuration | - | Green Interior | Green Interior | - |
| Other | ||||
| Gear Type | High Skids | Retractable Wheels | Retractable Wheels | Low Skids |
| Rotorhead | 3-Blade Articulated | 4-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated | 2-Blade Teetoring |
| Tail Rotor | 2-Blade | Enclosed Fenestron | Enclosed Fenestron | 2-Blade |
| Warranty | ||||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | - | - | 1 |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | - | - | 3 |
| Airframe (Hrs) | - | - | - | 1000 |
| Engine (Hrs) | - | - | - | 1000 |
| Performance | ||||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 130 | 144 | 125 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 130 | 127 | 140 | 112 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 155 | 143 | 175 | 134 |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 352 | 423 | 306 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 336 | 352 | 423 | 306 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 4.5 | 3.6 | 4 | 3.9 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1773 | 925 | 1154 | - |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | - | - | - | 18610 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 13250 | 12550 | 7050 | 14450 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 11150 | 8750 | - | 10460 |