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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Bell 429 Globalranger vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Leonardo Aw119kx vs Leonardo Sh09 vs Md Helicopters Md 500e vs Robinson Helicopters R22 Beta Ii vs Robinson Helicopters R44 Raven Ii

The Airbus Helicopters H125 is a light single-engine utility helicopter, typically seating a pilot plus about five to six passengers depending on layout, with a medium range for its class suited to transport and lift work. The Bell 429 GlobalRanger is a light twin-engine helicopter, generally configured for one to two pilots plus about six to seven passengers, and offers longer range and higher cruise capability than most singles. The Leonardo AW109 Grand New is a light twin focused on speed and VIP/EMS roles, usually carrying one to two pilots plus about six to seven passengers, with range comparable to the Bell 429. The Leonardo AW119Kx is a light single with a comparatively spacious cabin, commonly around one pilot plus six to seven passengers, and range broadly similar to other light singles. The Leonardo SH09 is a modern light single, expected to seat one pilot plus about six to seven passengers with competitive light-single range. The MD Helicopters MD 500E is a light single with smaller cabin volume, often around one pilot plus four passengers, with shorter-to-medium range. The Robinson R22 Beta II is a very light two-seat trainer with short range. The Robinson R44 Raven II is a four-seat light piston helicopter with short-to-medium range.

SpecAIRBUS H125Bell 429 GlobalRangerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand NewAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119KxAGUSTA / LEONARDO SH09MD Helicopters MD 500EROBINSON R22 Beta IIROBINSON R44 Raven II
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 6.29$ 7.31$ 6.76$4.48$ 2.95$ 1.80$ 2.36
Min Crew111111
Total Seats68888424
Flight RulesVFRIFRVFRVFRVFRVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoLeonardoLeonardoMD HelicotpersRobinson HelicoptersRobinson Helicopters
Aircraft NameH125429 GlobalRangerAW109 Grand NewAW119KxSH09MD 500ER22 Beta IIR44 Raven II
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn-DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341365464515430258250300
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.79$ 0.91$ 0.84$0.56$ 0.74$ 0.90$ 0.59
Max Cabin Seats566663
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)218925351483490995
Standard Cabin Seats466662
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 931$ 1,140$ 885$627$ 398$ 173$ 257
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HBell BasiX-ProEFISGarmin G1000HEFISGyro / AnalogGyro / AnalogGyro / Analog
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)13614815613114013596109
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$7,500,000$ 7,800,000 $3,850,000 $3,500,000$ 2,750,000$ 312,000$ 490,000
Max Passengers7
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Min Crew111111
Total Seats68888424
Max Cabin Seats56663
Standard Cabin Seats466662
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesNoNoNo
ModelArriel 2DPW207D1PW207CPT6B-37AHTS 900250-C20BO-360IO-540
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelAvGasAvGas
TBO (hrs)50004000400045005500350020002200
Horsepower84711007359171020420131245
No. of Engines12211111
Fuel Capacity (gal)143216.91521606411529.5
Fuel Burn (gph)7635
TBO (yrs)1212
Fuel DeliveryCarburetedFuel Injected
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.54342.542.530.928.538.3
Overall Height (ft)1013.2511.511.98.78.810.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.13635.535.526.425.233
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)1.52.5