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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Bell 429 Globalranger vs Leonardo Sh09 vs Robinson Helicopters R22 Beta Ii vs Robinson Helicopters R44 Raven Ii

The Airbus Helicopters H125 is a single‑engine light utility helicopter (AS350 family) typically used for work missions and passenger transport; it generally offers mid single‑engine range and usually carries about five passengers plus a pilot depending on configuration. The Bell 429 GlobalRanger is a twin‑engine light helicopter aimed at IFR-capable EMS/corporate roles; it typically provides longer range than most piston models and commonly seats around six passengers plus one or two pilots. The Leonardo SH09 is a modern single‑engine light helicopter positioned between entry‑level pistons and larger turbine singles; its range is generally in the light‑turbine class and it is typically arranged for about four passengers plus a pilot. The Robinson R22 Beta II is a two‑seat piston trainer in the lightest category; it has the shortest range here and carries one passenger plus a pilot. The Robinson R44 Raven II is a four‑seat piston helicopter for training and personal/business use; it offers more range than the R22 and typically carries three passengers plus a pilot.

SpecAIRBUS H125Bell 429 GlobalRangerAGUSTA / LEONARDO SH09ROBINSON R22 Beta IIROBINSON R44 Raven II
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 6.29$4.48$ 1.80$ 2.36
Min Crew111
Total Seats68824
Flight RulesVFRIFRVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoRobinson HelicoptersRobinson Helicopters
Aircraft NameH125429 GlobalRangerSH09R22 Beta IIR44 Raven II
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn-DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341365430250300
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.79$0.56$ 0.90$ 0.59
Max Cabin Seats566
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)21892535490995
Standard Cabin Seats466
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 931$627$ 173$ 257
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HBell BasiX-ProEFISGyro / AnalogGyro / Analog
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)13614814096109
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$7,500,000$3,500,000$ 312,000$ 490,000
Max Passengers7
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew111
Total Seats68824
Max Cabin Seats56
Standard Cabin Seats466
Engine
FADECYesYesYesNoNo
ModelArriel 2DPW207D1HTS 900O-360IO-540
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelAvGasAvGas
TBO (hrs)50004000550020002200
Horsepower84711001020131245
No. of Engines12111
Fuel Capacity (gal)143216.911529.5
Fuel Burn (gph)76
TBO (yrs)1212
Fuel DeliveryCarburetedFuel Injected
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.54328.538.3
Overall Height (ft)1013.258.810.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.13625.233
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