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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Bell 407gxi vs Leonardo Aw119kx

The Airbus Helicopters H125, Bell 407GXi, and Leonardo AW119Kx all sit in the light single‑engine utility category, commonly used for passenger transport, tourism, aerial work, and public‑service roles, but they emphasize different strengths. In passenger capacity, all are typically configured around a pilot plus up to six passengers in standard layouts, though exact seating depends on interior options and mission equipment. For range, they are broadly comparable in typical operations, with the Bell 407GXi and AW119Kx generally offering strong cross‑country capability for the class, while the H125 is often selected as much for its utility performance as for outright distance. Overall, if you want a widely proven workhorse with a strong utility reputation, the H125 is often the reference point; the 407GXi is frequently positioned as a fast, efficient light single for passenger missions; and the AW119Kx is notable for combining single‑engine simplicity with a spacious cabin feel and solid touring range in many configurations.

SpecAIRBUS H125Bell 407GXiAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119Kx
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 4.43$ 6.76
Min Crew111
Total Seats668
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardo
Aircraft NameH125407GXiAW119Kx
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341337515
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.74$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats556
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)21892300
Standard Cabin Seats456
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 589$ 885
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HGarmin G1000H NXIGarmin G1000H
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136133131
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$3,225,000 $3,850,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew111
Total Seats668
Max Cabin Seats556
Standard Cabin Seats456
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2DM250-C47E/4PT6B-37A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)500035004500
Horsepower847862917
No. of Engines111
Fuel Capacity (gal)143127.8160
Fuel Burn (gph)46
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.541.442.5
Overall Height (ft)1010.211.9
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.13535.5
Width (ft)25.4
Cabin Width (ft)5
Cabin Height (ft)3.9
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)125
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)16