Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Bell 429 Globalranger vs Bell 505 Jetranger X vs Robinson Helicopters R44 Raven Ii

The Airbus H125 is a light single‑engine utility helicopter (often used for work and high‑altitude missions) with typical seating for about 5–6 including the pilot and a practical range on the order of roughly 330–350 nautical miles. The Airbus H145 is a light twin‑engine helicopter positioned a step up in capability and redundancy, commonly configured for about 8–10 seats, with a typical range around 330–360 nautical miles depending on tankage and mission fit. Bell’s 429 GlobalRanger is also a light twin in the same general class as the H145, usually seating about 7–8, and typically offers a similar practical range, often roughly 360–400 nautical miles. The Bell 505 JetRanger X is a light single‑engine turbine aimed at training and light transport, generally seating about 4–5, with a typical range around 300–330 nautical miles. The Robinson R44 Raven II is a light single‑engine piston helicopter, usually seating 4, with a typical range around 300–350 nautical miles, varying notably with fuel, payload, and reserves.