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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Bell 407gxi vs Bell 429 Globalranger"

The Airbus H125 is a single‑engine light utility helicopter best suited to short‑to‑medium missions; its typical range is roughly around 330–350 nm (about 610–650 km), and it commonly carries a pilot plus up to five passengers in standard seating (often fewer when configured for mission equipment). The Bell 407GXi is also a single‑engine light helicopter in a similar operating class, generally offering a comparable or slightly longer typical range (often cited around 330–360 nm / 610–670 km) and usually seating a pilot plus up to six passengers, with an emphasis on smooth ride and modern avionics. The Bell 429 GlobalRanger steps up to the light twin‑engine category, prioritizing redundancy and IFR/EMS flexibility; its typical range is broadly in the same bracket (often around 380–410 nm / 700–760 km depending on configuration), and it generally accommodates one or two pilots plus up to six or seven passengers, with a larger cabin and higher useful load than the single‑engine options.

SpecAIRBUS H125Bell 407GXi
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 4.43
Min Crew11
Total Seats66
Flight RulesVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBell
Aircraft NameH125407GXi
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341337
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats55
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)21892300
Standard Cabin Seats45
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 589
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HGarmin G1000H NXI
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136133
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$3,225,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew11
Total Seats66
Max Cabin Seats55
Standard Cabin Seats45
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelArriel 2DM250-C47E/4
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)50003500
Horsepower847862
No. of Engines11
Fuel Capacity (gal)143127.8
Fuel Burn (gph)46
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.541.4
Overall Height (ft)1010.2
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.135
Width (ft)25.4
Cabin Width (ft)5
Cabin Height (ft)3.9
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)125
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)16