Compare Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H225
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| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters |
| Aircraft Type | H125 | H145 | H225 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,200,000 | $10,200,000 | $ 29,500,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 627 | $ 1,210 | $ 2,963 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.61 | $ 9.31 | $ 20.87 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.77 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.99 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 130 | 142 |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 352 | 454 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | 4200 | 11929 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 10 | 21 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 8 | 19 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 9 | 28 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | EFIS | EFIS |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | |||
| MTOW (lbs) | 4960 | 8378 | 24250 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 6172 | 8378 | 24692 |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 3086 | 3527 | 10472 |
| BEW (lbs) | 2816 | 4231 | 12332 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | 4200 | 11929 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 858 | 1434 | 4044 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 1551 | 2492 | 7874 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36.1 | 36.1 | 53.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 10 | 13 | 16.3 |
| Length (ft) | 42.5 | 44.8 | 63.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | - | 166 | 547 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | - | 46.8 | - |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters |
| Model | Arriel 2D | Arriel 2E | Makila 2A1 |
| Horsepower | 847 | 894 | 2100 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 4000 | 3500 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 143 | - | 684 |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G500H | EFIS | EFIS |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | Gyro / Analog | Digital | - |
| FMS | - | - | 1 |
| Autopilot | - | 4-Axis | 4-Axis |
| PFD | - | 2 | 2 |
| GPS | - | 1 | 2 |
| AHRS | - | 3 | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 6 | 10 | 21 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 8 | 19 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 9 | 28 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Configuration | - | Green Interior | - |
| Other | |||
| Gear Type | High Skids | Retractable Wheels | Retractable Wheels |
| Rotorhead | 3-Blade Articulated | 4-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated |
| Tail Rotor | 2-Blade | Enclosed Fenestron | 4-Blade |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 130 | 142 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 130 | 127 | 142 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 155 | 143 | 175 |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 352 | 454 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 336 | 352 | 452 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 4.5 | 3.6 | 5.7 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1773 | 925 | 1062 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 13250 | 12550 | 6350 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 11150 | 8750 | 2607 |