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.
| Spec | AIRBUS H125 | Bell 429 GlobalRanger | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand New | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119Kx | AGUSTA / LEONARDO SH09 | MD Helicopters MD 500E | ROBINSON R22 Beta II | ROBINSON R44 Raven II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.61 | $ 6.29 | $ 7.31 | $ 6.76 | $4.48 | $ 2.95 | $ 1.80 | $ 2.36 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Leonardo | Leonardo | Leonardo | MD Helicotpers | Robinson Helicopters | Robinson Helicopters |
| Aircraft Name | H125 | 429 GlobalRanger | AW109 Grand New | AW119Kx | SH09 | MD 500E | R22 Beta II | R44 Raven II |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In-Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 365 | 464 | 515 | 430 | 258 | 250 | 300 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.77 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.91 | $ 0.84 | $0.56 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.90 | $ 0.59 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | — | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | 2535 | — | — | — | 1483 | 490 | 995 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | — | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 627 | $ 931 | $ 1,140 | $ 885 | $627 | $ 398 | $ 173 | $ 257 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | Bell BasiX-Pro | EFIS | Garmin G1000H | EFIS | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 148 | 156 | 131 | 140 | 135 | 96 | 109 |
| 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 Passengers | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | — | 3 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Model | Arriel 2D | PW207D1 | PW207C | PT6B-37A | HTS 900 | 250-C20B | O-360 | IO-540 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | AvGas | AvGas |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4500 | 5500 | 3500 | 2000 | 2200 |
| Horsepower | 847 | 1100 | 735 | 917 | 1020 | 420 | 131 | 245 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 143 | 216.9 | 152 | 160 | — | 64 | 115 | 29.5 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 76 | — | — | — | 35 | — | — |
| TBO (yrs) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 12 |
| Fuel Delivery | — | — | — | — | — | — | Carbureted | Fuel Injected |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Length (ft) | 42.5 | 43 | 42.5 | 42.5 | — | 30.9 | 28.5 | 38.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 10 | 13.25 | 11.5 | 11.9 | — | 8.7 | 8.8 | 10.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36.1 | 36 | 35.5 | 35.5 | — | 26.4 | 25.2 | 33 |
| 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) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1.5 | 2.5 |