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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H175

The Airbus Helicopters H125 is a light single‑engine helicopter typically used for utility work, training, aerial survey, and operations in hot‑and‑high conditions. It generally carries a pilot plus about five to six passengers depending on configuration, and it offers the shortest range of the three, commonly in the mid‑hundreds of nautical miles class. The Airbus Helicopters H145 is a light twin‑engine helicopter positioned a step up for missions needing redundancy and a larger cabin, such as HEMS, law enforcement, and corporate transport. Passenger capacity is usually around seven to nine (again configuration‑dependent), and its range is typically comparable to or somewhat greater than the H125, remaining in the mid‑hundreds of nautical miles. The Airbus Helicopters H175 is a super‑medium twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore transport and higher‑end VIP or utility roles. It provides the largest cabin and payload of the three, commonly seating around 12 to 16 passengers, and it generally delivers the longest range, often in the upper‑hundreds of nautical miles class, especially with optional fuel provisions.

SpecAIRBUS H125AIRBUS H145AIRBUS H175
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 9.31$ 13.53
Min Crew112
Total Seats61018
Flight RulesVFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters
Aircraft NameH125H145H175
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341352573
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.93$ 0.75
Max Cabin Seats5918
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)218942006797
Standard Cabin Seats4816
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 1,210$ 2,016
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136130149
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$10,200,000$17,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew112
Total Seats61018
Max Cabin Seats5918
Standard Cabin Seats4816
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2DArriel 2EPT6A-67E
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)500040003500
Horsepower8478941775
No. of Engines122
Fuel Capacity (gal)143
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.544.859.2
Overall Height (ft)101317.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.136.148.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)166423.8
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.881.9