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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Bell 505 Jetranger X vs Leonardo Aw119kx vs Robinson Helicopters R66

The Airbus Helicopters H125 is a light single-engine utility helicopter typically configured for about five to six passengers plus a pilot, and it generally offers the longest practical range of this group, making it well suited to longer legs and higher-payload missions. The Bell 505 Jet Ranger X sits in the lighter end of the segment, commonly carrying four passengers plus a pilot (with some layouts accommodating five total occupants), and it usually provides a moderate range aimed at training, patrol, and short-to-medium utility work. The Leonardo AW119Kx is a higher-performance light single often arranged for six passengers plus a pilot, with range generally comparable to or slightly below the H125 depending on fit and reserves, and it tends to emphasize speed and cabin volume. The Robinson R66 is a smaller light turbine helicopter, typically carrying four passengers plus a pilot, and it usually has the shortest range among these four, aligning with personal, charter, and local utility missions. Actual range and seating vary with fuel options, interior configuration, payload, altitude, and reserves.

SpecAIRBUS H125Bell 505 JetRanger XAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119KxROBINSON R66
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 3.53$ 6.76$ 3.49
Min Crew1111
Total Seats6585
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoRobinson Helicopters
Aircraft NameH125505 JetRanger XAW119KxR66
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341306515350
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.71$ 0.84$ 0.70
Max Cabin Seats56
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)218915001355
Standard Cabin Seats4363
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 441$ 885$ 384
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HGarmin G1000HGarmin G1000HGyro / Analog
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136125131110
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$1,445,000 $3,850,000 $ 920,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew1111
Total Seats6585
Max Cabin Seats56
Standard Cabin Seats4363
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYesNo
ModelArriel 2DArrius 2RPT6B-37ARR300
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)5000400045002000
Horsepower847505917300
No. of Engines1111
Fuel Capacity (gal)14384.8516073.6
Fuel Burn (gph)32.3
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.542.4842.538.3
Overall Height (ft)1010.6511.911.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.13735.533
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