Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Bell 429 Globalranger vs Bell 505 Jetranger X vs Robinson Helicopters R66
| Spec | AIRBUS H125 | Bell 429 GlobalRanger | Bell 505 JetRanger X | ROBINSON R66 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.61 | $ 6.29 | $ 3.53 | $ 3.49 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 | 5 | 5 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | VFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Bell | Robinson Helicopters |
| Aircraft Name | H125 | 429 GlobalRanger | 505 JetRanger X | R66 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 365 | 306 | 350 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.77 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.70 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 6 | — | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | 2535 | 1500 | 1355 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 627 | $ 931 | $ 441 | $ 384 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | Bell BasiX-Pro | Garmin G1000H | Gyro / Analog |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 148 | 125 | 110 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,200,000 | $7,500,000 | $1,445,000 | $ 920,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 | 5 | 5 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 6 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Dual-Channel | No |
| Model | Arriel 2D | PW207D1 | Arrius 2R | RR300 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 4000 | 4000 | 2000 |
| Horsepower | 847 | 1100 | 505 | 300 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 143 | 216.9 | 84.85 | 73.6 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 76 | 32.3 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 42.5 | 43 | 42.48 | 38.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 10 | 13.25 | 10.65 | 11.4 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36.1 | 36 | 37 | 33 |
| Width (ft) | — | 26.37 | 6.51 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 5 | 4.66 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 4 | 2.75 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 6.58 | 7.17 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 130 | 137 | 50 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 74 | 18 | 18 |