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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Bell 429 Globalranger vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Leonardo Aw109 Trekker vs Leonardo Aw119kx vs Leonardo Sh09 vs Robinson Helicopters R44 Raven I vs Robinson Helicopters R44 Raven Ii

Airbus Helicopters H125 is a single‑engine light utility helicopter, typically seating a pilot plus about five to six passengers, with a practical range on the order of roughly 300–350 nm depending on fit and reserves. Bell 429 GlobalRanger is a twin‑engine light/medium helicopter, generally configured for one to two pilots plus six to seven passengers, with typical range around 350–400 nm. Leonardo AW109 Grand New is a twin‑engine light helicopter optimized for speed and VIP/EMS roles, commonly carrying one to two pilots plus six to seven passengers, with range often around 400–500 nm. Leonardo AW109 Trekker is a skid‑gear variant of the AW109 family aimed at utility work; capacity is similar (about six to seven passengers) with comparable mid‑400 nm class range. Leonardo AW119Kx is a single‑engine light helicopter, usually one pilot plus six to seven passengers, with roughly 300–400 nm range. Leonardo SH09 is a modern single‑engine light helicopter concept/early program, aimed at about one pilot plus four to five passengers with range broadly in the ~300 nm class. Robinson R44 Raven I/II are piston single‑engine light helicopters, typically one pilot plus three passengers, with range commonly around 300–350 nm (often higher for Raven II with larger fuel options).

SpecAIRBUS H125Bell 429 GlobalRangerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand NewAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 TrekkerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119KxAGUSTA / LEONARDO SH09ROBINSON R44 Raven IROBINSON R44 Raven II
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 6.29$ 7.31$ 7.40$ 6.76$4.48$ 2.30$ 2.36
Min Crew111111
Total Seats68888844
Flight RulesVFRIFRVFRVFRVFRVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoLeonardoLeonardoLeonardoRobinson HelicoptersRobinson Helicopters
Aircraft NameH125429 GlobalRangerAW109 Grand NewAW109 TrekkerAW119KxSH09R44 Raven IR44 Raven II
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn-DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341365464450515430300300
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.79$ 0.91$ 0.93$ 0.84$0.56$ 0.57$ 0.59
Max Cabin Seats566666
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)21892535950995
Standard Cabin Seats466666
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 931$ 1,140$ 1,125$ 885$627$ 248$ 257
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HBell BasiX-ProEFISGenesys AerosystemsGarmin G1000HEFISGyro / AnalogGyro / Analog
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136148156152131140108109
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$7,500,000$ 7,800,000 $6,950,000 $3,850,000 $3,500,000$ 412,000$ 490,000
Max Passengers7
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Min Crew111111
Total Seats68888844
Max Cabin Seats56666
Standard Cabin Seats466666
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNo
ModelArriel 2DPW207D1PW207CPW207CPT6B-37AHTS 900O-540IO-540
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelAvGasAvGas
TBO (hrs)50004000400040004500550022002200
Horsepower84711007357359171020225245
No. of Engines12221111
Fuel Capacity (gal)143216.915215216029.529.5
Fuel Burn (gph)76
TBO (yrs)1212
Fuel DeliveryCarburetedFuel Injected
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.54342.542.542.538.338.3
Overall Height (ft)1013.2511.511.511.910.810.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.13635.535.535.53333
Width (ft)26.37
Cabin Width (ft)5
Cabin Height (ft)4
Cabin Length (ft)6.58
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)130
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)74
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)2.52.5