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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Bell 407gxi vs Bell 505 Jetranger X vs Leonardo Aw119kx vs Leonardo Sh09

The Airbus Helicopters H125 is a light single-engine utility helicopter known for strong hot-and-high performance. It typically carries one pilot plus up to five passengers and offers a moderate range in the roughly 330–360 nm class depending on configuration. The Bell 407GXi is also a light single but is positioned a step up in cabin comfort and cruise performance; it generally seats one pilot with up to six passengers and tends to deliver a similar or slightly better practical range than the H125, commonly around the mid‑300 nm range. The Bell 505 JetRanger X is the lighter, entry-class option in this group, usually configured for one pilot and four passengers, with range typically in the high‑200 to low‑300 nm bracket. The Leonardo AW119Kx is a high-performance single that competes closely with the 407GXi on speed and useful load; it commonly accommodates one pilot plus six passengers, with range often in the low‑to‑mid‑300 nm class. The Leonardo SH09 is a modern light single under development/certification progression, aimed at the same segment, targeting about one pilot plus six passengers and a range broadly comparable to other light singles in the mid‑300 nm category.

SpecAIRBUS H125Bell 407GXiBell 505 JetRanger XAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119KxAGUSTA / LEONARDO SH09
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 4.43$ 3.53$ 6.76$4.48
Min Crew11111
Total Seats66588
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellBellLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameH125407GXi505 JetRanger XAW119KxSH09
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn-Development
Max Range (nm)341337306515430
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.74$ 0.71$ 0.84$0.56
Max Cabin Seats5566
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)218923001500
Standard Cabin Seats45366
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 589$ 441$ 885$627
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HGarmin G1000H NXIGarmin G1000HGarmin G1000HEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136133125131140
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$3,225,000$1,445,000 $3,850,000 $3,500,000
Max Passengers7
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Min Crew11111
Total Seats66588
Max Cabin Seats556
Standard Cabin Seats45366
Engine
FADECYesYesDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelArriel 2DM250-C47E/4Arrius 2RPT6B-37AHTS 900
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)50003500400045005500
Horsepower8478625059171020
No. of Engines11111
Fuel Capacity (gal)143127.884.85160
Fuel Burn (gph)4632.3
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.541.442.4842.5
Overall Height (ft)1010.210.6511.9
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.1353735.5
Width (ft)25.46.51
Cabin Width (ft)54.66
Cabin Height (ft)3.92.75
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)125137
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1618
Cabin Length (ft)7.17