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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Leonardo Aw109 Trekker vs Leonardo Aw119kx

The Airbus H125 is a light single‑engine utility helicopter, typically flown with up to about 5–6 passengers depending on layout, and offers a moderate range suited to short‑to‑medium missions. The Airbus H155 is a larger twin‑engine medium helicopter aimed at VIP, offshore, and EMS roles; it generally carries more people (often around 8–12 passengers in typical configurations) and provides a longer, more comfortable medium‑range capability. Leonardo’s AW109 Grand New is a light twin positioned for fast VIP and corporate transport, usually seating about 6–7 passengers with a medium range. The AW109 Trekker is a variant optimized for multi‑mission utility and operations from unimproved sites (with skid gear), with similar passenger counts to other AW109s and a comparable medium range. The Leonardo AW119Kx is a light single‑engine helicopter, typically carrying about 5–6 passengers, with range broadly similar to the H125 depending on tanks and mission fit. Overall, H155 leads for cabin size and typical passenger capacity, AW109 variants emphasize speed and twin‑engine redundancy in the light class, and H125/AW119Kx prioritize simplicity and utility as singles.

SpecAIRBUS H125AIRBUS H155AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand NewAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 TrekkerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119Kx
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 11.06$ 7.31$ 7.40$ 6.76
Min Crew12111
Total Seats614888
Flight RulesVFRIFRVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameH125H155AW109 Grand NewAW109 TrekkerAW119Kx
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341423464450515
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.74$ 0.91$ 0.93$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats512666
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)21894012
Standard Cabin Seats412666
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 1,593$ 1,140$ 1,125$ 885
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HEFISEFISGenesys AerosystemsGarmin G1000H
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136144156152131
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$14,800,000$ 7,800,000 $6,950,000 $3,850,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Min Crew12111
Total Seats614888
Max Cabin Seats512666
Standard Cabin Seats412666
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2DArriel 2C2PW207CPW207CPT6B-37A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)50004000400040004500
Horsepower847943735735917
No. of Engines12221
Fuel Capacity (gal)143332152152160
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.546.942.542.542.5
Overall Height (ft)1014.311.511.511.9
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.141.135.535.535.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)235.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)88.3