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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Bell 505 Jetranger X vs Leonardo Aw109 Trekker

The Airbus Helicopters H125 is a single‑engine light utility helicopter typically used for work missions and high‑altitude operations; it generally offers the longest practical reach among the two single‑engine options here, with range commonly in the roughly 330–350 nautical mile class depending on fuel fit and reserves. Passenger capacity is usually one pilot plus up to five or six occupants, depending on configuration and weight. The Bell 505 JetRanger X is also a single‑engine light helicopter aimed at training, private, and light commercial use. It is usually categorized slightly lighter and simpler than the H125, with range commonly around the low‑to‑mid 300 nautical mile class, and a typical capacity of one pilot plus four passengers. The Leonardo AW109 Trekker sits in a higher category as a light twin‑engine helicopter optimized for speed, redundancy, and premium transport. It generally carries more people than the others, often one or two pilots plus six to seven passengers, while offering range typically in the mid‑400 nautical mile class depending on options.

SpecAIRBUS H125Bell 505 JetRanger XAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Trekker
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 3.53$ 7.40
Min Crew111
Total Seats658
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardo
Aircraft NameH125505 JetRanger XAW109 Trekker
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341306450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.71$ 0.93
Max Cabin Seats56
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)21891500
Standard Cabin Seats436
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 441$ 1,125
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HGarmin G1000HGenesys Aerosystems
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136125152
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$1,445,000 $6,950,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew111
Total Seats658
Max Cabin Seats56
Standard Cabin Seats436
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYes
ModelArriel 2DArrius 2RPW207C
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)500040004000
Horsepower847505735
No. of Engines112
Fuel Capacity (gal)14384.85152
Fuel Burn (gph)32.3
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.542.4842.5
Overall Height (ft)1010.6511.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.13735.5
Width (ft)6.51
Cabin Width (ft)4.66
Cabin Height (ft)2.75
Cabin Length (ft)7.17
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)137
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)18