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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Bell 407gxi vs Leonardo Aw119kx vs Leonardo Aw119kx

All three are single‑engine light utility helicopters in the same broad category, commonly used for passenger transport, tourism, EMS support, and utility work. The Airbus Helicopters H125 (AS350) is typically positioned as the most “workhorse” utility option, known for strong hot‑and‑high performance and a roomy cabin for its class. The Bell 407GXi is a light single that emphasizes speed, smooth handling, and efficient operations, often favored for corporate and public‑service missions. The Leonardo AW119Kx is also a light single, notable for a relatively spacious cabin and IFR‑capable variants, making it attractive where mission flexibility is important. In passenger capacity, all are broadly similar: typical configurations are around 5–6 passengers plus a pilot, though exact seating depends on interior layout, mission equipment, and weight limits. In range, they are also in the same general band, with typical mission ranges roughly in the 300–400 nautical mile class depending heavily on fuel fit, payload, reserves, and operating conditions; the Bell 407GXi and AW119Kx are often quoted toward the higher end of that band, while the H125 varies widely with configuration and mission profile.

SpecAIRBUS H125Bell 407GXiAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119KxAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119Kx
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 4.43$ 6.76$ 6.76
Min Crew1111
Total Seats6688
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameH125407GXiAW119KxAW119Kx
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341337515515
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.74$ 0.84$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats5566
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)21892300
Standard Cabin Seats4566
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 589$ 885$ 885
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HGarmin G1000H NXIGarmin G1000HGarmin G1000H
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136133131131
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$3,225,000 $3,850,000 $3,850,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew1111
Total Seats6688
Max Cabin Seats5566
Standard Cabin Seats4566
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2DM250-C47E/4PT6B-37APT6B-37A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)5000350045004500
Horsepower847862917917
No. of Engines1111
Fuel Capacity (gal)143127.8160160
Fuel Burn (gph)46
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.541.442.542.5
Overall Height (ft)1010.211.911.9
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.13535.535.5
Width (ft)25.4
Cabin Width (ft)5
Cabin Height (ft)3.9
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)125
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)16