Compare Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Pilatus PC-12 NGX vs Pilatus PC-24
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| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Pilatus | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Type | H125 | H145 | PC-12 NGX | PC-24 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,200,000 | $10,200,000 | $5,350,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 627 | $ 1,210 | $ 793 | $ 1,619 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.61 | $ 9.31 | $ 2.78 | $ 3.71 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.77 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 130 | 290 | 440 |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 352 | 1866 | 2076 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | 4200 | 3692 | 6680 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | EFIS | Honeywell Primus Apex | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR | - |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Weights | ||||
| MRAMP (lbs) | - | - | 10495 | 18400 |
| MTOW (lbs) | 4960 | 8378 | 10450 | 18300 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 6172 | 8378 | - | - |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 3086 | 3527 | - | - |
| MLW (lbs) | - | - | 9921 | 16900 |
| MZFW (lbs) | - | - | 9039 | 14220 |
| BOW (lbs) | - | - | 6803 | 11620 |
| BEW (lbs) | 2816 | 4231 | 6758 | 11520 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | 4200 | 3692 | 6680 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | - | - | 2235 | 2500 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 858 | 1434 | 2704 | 5964 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 1551 | 2492 | - | - |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | - | - | 988 | 715 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | - | - | - | 1000 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Wingspan (ft) | - | - | 53.33 | 55.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36.1 | 36.1 | - | - |
| Overall Height (ft) | 10 | 13 | 14 | 17.4 |
| Length (ft) | 42.5 | 44.8 | 47.25 | 52.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | - | - | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | - | - | - | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | - | - | 5 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | - | - | 4.25 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | - | - | 16.9 | 23 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | - | - | - | 17 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | - | 166 | - | - |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | - | - | 40 | 90 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | - | 46.8 | - | - |
| Engine | ||||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Pilatus | Pilatus |
| Model | Arriel 2D | Arriel 2E | PT6E-67XP | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Horsepower | 847 | 894 | 1200 | - |
| Thrust (lbs) | - | - | - | 3435 |
| Flat Rating | - | - | ISA + 35 | ISA + 23 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 4000 | 5000 | 5000 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | - | - |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 143 | - | - | - |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | - | - | 402 | - |
| Avionics | ||||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G500H | EFIS | Honeywell Primus Apex | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR | - |
| Standby Instrument | Gyro / Analog | Digital | - | - |
| FMS | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| Autopilot | - | 4-Axis | 1 | 1 |
| PFD | - | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| MFD | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | - | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| AHRS | - | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Total Seats | 6 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Configuration | - | Green Interior | - | - |
| Cargo Door | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Lavatory | - | - | Optional | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Lavatory Location | - | - | FWD | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | - | - | No | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Galley Location | - | - | - | FWD |
| Crew Rest | - | - | - | No |
| Jump Seat | - | - | - | No |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | - | 13100 | 23500 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | - | - | 5.8 | 9.3 |
| Other | ||||
| Prop Manufacturer | - | - | Hartzell | - |
| Prop Description | - | - | 5-Blade Comp | - |
| Gear Type | High Skids | Retractable Wheels | Retractable | - |
| Rotorhead | 3-Blade Articulated | 4-Blade Articulated | - | - |
| Tail Rotor | 2-Blade | Enclosed Fenestron | - | - |
| Warranty | ||||
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | - | - | 2 |
| Engine (Yrs) | - | - | - | 5 |
| Engine (Hrs) | - | - | - | 2000 |
| Avionics (Yrs) | - | - | - | 3 |
| Performance | ||||
| Max Cruise Speed (Mach) | - | - | - | 0.74 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 130 | 290 | 440 |
| Long Range Cruise (Mach) | - | - | - | 0.62 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 130 | 127 | 225 | 358 |
| Vref (kias) | - | - | - | 90 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 155 | 143 | - | - |
| Stall Speed - Flaps (kias) | - | - | 67 | 82 |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 352 | 1866 | 2076 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 336 | 352 | - | - |
| Max Range Crew + 4 (nm) | - | - | 1803 | 1882 |
| Max Range Crew + 6 (nm) | - | - | 1568 | 1689 |
| Max Range Crew + 8 (nm) | - | - | 1057 | 1498 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 4.5 | 3.6 | - | - |
| Take-off FL (ft) | - | - | - | 2930 |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | - | 2602 | - |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | - | - | 4270 | 4720 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | - | - | - | 2375 |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | - | 2170 | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1773 | 925 | 1920 | 4151 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | - | - | 30000 | 45000 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 13250 | 12550 | - | - |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 11150 | 8750 | - | - |