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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 H125 is a high‑performance single‑engine utility helicopter, typically configured for about five to six passengers plus a pilot, with a practical range in the roughly 330–350 nm class depending on fit and reserves. The Bell 429 GlobalRanger is a light twin aimed at IFR, EMS, and corporate use; it generally carries six to seven passengers plus one or two pilots and offers a similar or slightly longer range than the H125, commonly around 390–410 nm. The Agusta/Leonardo SH09 (AW09) sits between these in mission intent as a modern single‑engine light helicopter; it’s expected to seat about six to seven passengers plus a pilot with projected range in the mid‑300 nm bracket. The Robinson R22 Beta II is a two‑seat training/light personal helicopter with short cross‑country capability, typically around 200–250 nm. The Robinson R44 Raven II is a four‑seat personal/light utility helicopter, offering more payload and comfort than the R22 and a typical range around 300 nm, but still below the larger H125/429 class in capacity and role.

SpecAIRBUS H125Bell 429 GlobalRangerAGUSTA / LEONARDO SH09ROBINSON R22 Beta II
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 6.29$4.48$ 1.80
Min Crew111
Total Seats6882
Flight RulesVFRIFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoRobinson Helicopters
Aircraft NameH125429 GlobalRangerSH09R22 Beta II
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn-DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341365430250
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.79$0.56$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats566
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)21892535490
Standard Cabin Seats466
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 931$627$ 173
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HBell BasiX-ProEFISGyro / Analog
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)13614814096
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$7,500,000$3,500,000$ 312,000
Max Passengers7
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew111
Total Seats6882
Max Cabin Seats56
Standard Cabin Seats466
Engine
FADECYesYesYesNo
ModelArriel 2DPW207D1HTS 900O-360
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelAvGas
TBO (hrs)5000400055002000
Horsepower84711001020131
No. of Engines1211
Fuel Capacity (gal)143216.9115
Fuel Burn (gph)76
TBO (yrs)12
Fuel DeliveryCarbureted
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.54328.5
Overall Height (ft)1013.258.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.13625.2
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