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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Bell 505 Jetranger X vs Leonardo Sh09 vs Md Helicopters Md 600n vs Robinson Helicopters R66

The Airbus Helicopters H125 sits in the light-single utility category and is typically configured for one pilot plus about five passengers; it generally offers the longest practical range of this group, commonly around 340–400 nautical miles depending on tanking and mission fit. The Bell 505 JetRanger X is also a light single, usually carrying one pilot plus four passengers, with a moderate range often in the roughly 300–340 nautical mile class. The Leonardo SH09 (a light single concept) targets a similar role and cabin class, generally aiming for one pilot plus up to four passengers with a range broadly comparable to other light singles, roughly around the low-to-mid 300 nautical mile range depending on configuration. The MD Helicopters MD 600N is a light single with NOTAR, typically set up for one pilot plus about five passengers and a range commonly in the low-to-mid 300 nautical mile bracket. The Robinson R66 is a lighter, lower-cost turbine single, usually one pilot plus four passengers, and tends to have the shortest range here, often around 300 nautical miles or a bit less depending on fuel and reserves.

SpecAIRBUS H125Bell 505 JetRanger XAGUSTA / LEONARDO SH09MD Helicopters MD 600NROBINSON R66
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 3.53$4.48$ 4.06$ 3.49
Min Crew11111
Total Seats65865
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoMD HelicotpersRobinson Helicopters
Aircraft NameH125505 JetRanger XSH09MD 600NR66
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn-DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341306430341350
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.71$0.56$ 0.68$ 0.70
Max Cabin Seats565
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2189150020001355
Standard Cabin Seats43653
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 441$627$ 545$ 384
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HGarmin G1000HEFISGyro / AnalogGyro / Analog
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136125140134110
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$1,445,000$3,500,000 $3,400,000 $ 920,000
Max Passengers7
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Min Crew11111
Total Seats65865
Max Cabin Seats55
Standard Cabin Seats43653
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYesNoNo
ModelArriel 2DArrius 2RHTS 900250-C47RR300
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)50004000550020002000
Horsepower8475051020715300
No. of Engines11111
Fuel Capacity (gal)14384.8511873.6
Fuel Burn (gph)32.341
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.542.4836.938.3
Overall Height (ft)1010.659.711.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.13727.533
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