Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Bell 407gxi vs Bell 505 Jetranger X vs Leonardo Sh09 vs Robinson Helicopters R66

The Airbus Helicopters H125 and Bell 407GXi sit in the upper end of the light single-engine utility class, typically offering the strongest useful range and mission flexibility in this group, with cabins commonly configured around five to six passengers plus a pilot (depending on fit-out and weight). The Robinson R66 is also a light single, but generally a step down in overall payload and stretch compared with H125/407GXi; it is commonly configured for four passengers plus a pilot, with a competitive but usually shorter practical range than the two larger utility singles. The Bell 505 JetRanger X is a lighter, simpler light single aimed at training and personal/corporate use; it typically carries four passengers plus a pilot and tends to have the shortest range in this comparison, though it can be efficient on shorter legs. The Leonardo SH09 is positioned as a modern light single with a relatively roomy cabin for its class; typical seating is around four to six occupants including the pilot, with a range generally comparable to other light singles but usually not exceeding the H125/407GXi in typical configurations.