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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus Helicopters H125 is a light single‑engine helicopter best suited to utility, aerial work, and short‑hop transport; its typical range is roughly 330–360 nautical miles, and it commonly carries about five passengers (up to six seats depending on configuration). The Airbus Helicopters H145 is a larger twin‑engine light helicopter aimed at corporate, EMS, and offshore or regional shuttle missions; it generally offers about 340–370 nautical miles of range and typically accommodates around seven to eight passengers in a passenger layout (with higher maximum seating in dense configurations). The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop airplane focused on efficient regional business travel and access to shorter runways; it offers substantially longer range, about 1,700–1,800 nautical miles, and usually seats six to nine passengers. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet designed for faster point‑to‑point travel, including operations from many shorter fields; it typically ranges about 1,900–2,000 nautical miles and commonly carries six to eight passengers, with higher-capacity layouts possible.

SpecAIRBUS H125AIRBUS H145Pilatus PC-12 NGXPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 9.31$ 2.78$ 3.71
Min Crew1111
Total Seats61086
Flight RulesVFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersPilatusPilatus
Aircraft NameH125H145PC-12 NGXPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)34135218032076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.93$ 0.46$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats59910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)218942006680
Standard Cabin Seats4866
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 1,210$ 793$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HEFISHoneywell Primus ApexPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136130290440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$10,200,000$5,350,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew1111
Total Seats61086
Max Cabin Seats59910
Standard Cabin Seats4866
ConfigurationGreen Interior
LavatoryOptional1 Enclosed Flushing
Cargo DoorYesYes
Lavatory LocationFWDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.89.3
Galley / RefreshmentNoOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1310023500
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Galley LocationFWD
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2DArriel 2EPT6E-67XPFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)5000400050005000
Horsepower8478941200
No. of Engines1212
Fuel Capacity (gal)143
Flat RatingISA + 35ISA + 23
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.544.847.2552.2
Overall Height (ft)10131417.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.136.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)166
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.8
Wingspan (ft)53.3355.8
Cabin Width (ft)55.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)16.923
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.253.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)4090
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17