Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Bell 407gxi vs Bell 505 Jetranger X vs Md Helicopters Md 530f

The Airbus Helicopters H125 (AS350) and the MD Helicopters MD 530F sit in the “light single, utility/hot-and-high capable” category, while the Bell 407GXi is a larger, higher-performance light single often positioned for corporate/EMS-capable missions, and the Bell 505 JetRanger X is a lighter, modern entry-level turbine aimed at training and light commercial work. In range, the 407GXi and H125 are generally the longest-legged of this group in typical configurations, with the 505 usually shorter, and the 530F often comparable to the 505 or somewhat higher depending on tanks and mission fit. For passenger capacity, the H125 and 407GXi commonly seat a pilot plus up to five passengers (six total), the Bell 505 typically seats a pilot plus four passengers (five total), and the MD 530F is usually configured for a pilot plus up to four passengers (five total), though layouts vary with equipment and mission options. Actual usable range and seats depend strongly on fuel tanks, payload, and installed gear.