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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Bell 505 Jetranger X vs Enstrom Helicotper 480b vs Enstrom Helicotper 480b G vs Robinson Helicopters R66

All five are light, single‑engine turbine helicopters, but they span different roles. The Airbus Helicopters H125 sits at the top of this group as a high‑performance utility aircraft; it typically offers the longest practical range here and the most generous cabin, commonly configured for a pilot plus up to 5 passengers (up to 6 occupants total). The Bell 505 JetRanger X is a modern light turbine aimed at training, private, and light commercial work; it generally carries a pilot plus up to 4 passengers (5 total) with a mid‑pack range, usually shorter than an H125 but competitive in its class. The Enstrom 480B and 480B‑G are also light turbines with a reputation for stability and training/utility use; both are typically configured for a pilot plus up to 4 passengers, with range broadly similar to the Bell 505 and often below the H125. The 480B‑G is a variant within the 480 line; capacity is essentially the same, with range differences depending on the specific configuration. The Robinson R66 is a light turbine positioned for owner‑operators; it usually seats a pilot plus 4 passengers and tends to offer solid range, often comparable to the 505/Enstrom and generally less than an H125.

SpecAIRBUS H125Bell 505 JetRanger XROBINSON R66
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 3.53$ 3.49
Min Crew111
Total Seats655
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellRobinson Helicopters
Aircraft NameH125505 JetRanger XR66
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341306350
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.71$ 0.70
Max Cabin Seats5
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)218915001355
Standard Cabin Seats433
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 441$ 384
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HGarmin G1000HGyro / Analog
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136125110
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$1,445,000$ 920,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew111
Total Seats655
Max Cabin Seats5
Standard Cabin Seats433
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelNo
ModelArriel 2DArrius 2RRR300
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)500040002000
Horsepower847505300
No. of Engines111
Fuel Capacity (gal)14384.8573.6
Fuel Burn (gph)32.3
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.542.4838.3
Overall Height (ft)1010.6511.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.13733
Width (ft)6.51
Cabin Width (ft)4.66
Cabin Height (ft)2.75
Cabin Length (ft)7.17
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)13750
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1818