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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 sits in the light single-engine utility category, typically carrying about 5 to 6 passengers (plus pilot) depending on configuration, with a practical range on the order of roughly 330–360 nm. The Bell 429 GlobalRanger is a light twin-engine helicopter aimed at EMS/corporate roles, usually accommodating 6 to 7 passengers (plus crew) and offering a longer typical range around about 380–410 nm. The Leonardo SH09 (A109 family) is a light twin in the corporate/utility class, commonly configured for about 6 to 7 passengers, with range varying by variant but generally around roughly 350–430 nm. The Robinson R22 Beta II is a very light two-seat trainer helicopter (1 passenger plus pilot) with a shorter typical range around roughly 190–220 nm. The Robinson R44 Raven II is a light single-engine four-seat helicopter (up to 3 passengers plus pilot) with a typical range around roughly 300–350 nm. Overall, the twins (Bell 429 and SH09/A109) prioritize multi-engine capability and cabin utility, while the Robinsons prioritize simplicity and cost, and the H125 emphasizes single-engine lift and high/hot performance.

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