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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Bell 505 Jetranger X vs Leonardo Aw119kx vs Leonardo Sh09 vs Md Helicopters Md 530f vs Robinson Helicopters R66

All six are single‑engine light helicopters, but they split into two size classes. Airbus Helicopters’ H125 and Leonardo’s AW119Kx sit at the top end of the segment, typically configured for about 5–6 passengers plus a pilot, and they generally offer the longest practical reach in this group, with typical ranges on the order of roughly 300–350+ nautical miles depending on fit, fuel, and reserves. The Bell 505 JetRanger X and Robinson R66 are lighter, commonly carrying about 4 passengers plus a pilot, with mid‑pack ranges often around roughly 300–330 nautical miles in typical configurations. MD Helicopters’ MD 530F is similarly in the lighter utility class; seating is commonly around 4 passengers plus a pilot, and range is often in the high‑200 to low‑300 nautical mile neighborhood depending on tanks and mission. Leonardo’s SH09 is aimed at modern light‑single roles and is generally positioned around the 4‑passenger‑plus‑pilot class with a range broadly comparable to other light singles, typically around the ~300 nautical mile mark, configuration dependent.

SpecAIRBUS H125Bell 505 JetRanger XAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119KxAGUSTA / LEONARDO SH09MD Helicopters MD 530FROBINSON R66
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 3.53$ 6.76$4.48$ 3.59$ 3.49
Min Crew111111
Total Seats658845
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFRVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoLeonardoMD HelicotpersRobinson Helicopters
Aircraft NameH125505 JetRanger XAW119KxSH09MD 530FR66
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn-DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341306515430216350
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.71$ 0.84$0.56$ 0.90$ 0.70
Max Cabin Seats5663
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2189150015091355
Standard Cabin Seats436623
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 441$ 885$627$ 480$ 384
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HGarmin G1000HGarmin G1000HEFISGarmin G500HGyro / Analog
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136125131140134110
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$1,445,000 $3,850,000 $3,500,000$ 3,400,000$ 920,000
Max Passengers7
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Min Crew111111
Total Seats658845
Max Cabin Seats563
Standard Cabin Seats436623
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYesYesNoNo
ModelArriel 2DArrius 2RPT6B-37AHTS 900250-C30RR300
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)500040004500550020002000
Horsepower8475059171020650300
No. of Engines111111
Fuel Capacity (gal)14384.851606473.6
Fuel Burn (gph)32.335
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.542.4842.532.238.3
Overall Height (ft)1010.6511.98.711.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.13735.527.533
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