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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Leonardo Aw109 Trekker vs Leonardo Aw119kx

The Airbus Helicopters H125 is a single‑engine light utility helicopter in the “workhorse” category, typically offering a moderate range (roughly 330–350 nm depending on fit and reserves) and usually seating about 5–6 passengers plus a pilot. The Leonardo AW109 Grand New is a light twin in the fast, premium/VIP and executive transport category, generally delivering a longer range than the H125 (often around 450–500 nm with typical options) and commonly accommodating about 6–7 passengers plus crew. The Leonardo AW109 Trekker is also a light twin, positioned more toward multi‑role utility and passenger transport (including skid‑equipped, rugged operations) with range broadly comparable to other AW109 variants (often in the 430–500 nm class) and similar capacity, typically 6–7 passengers. The Leonardo AW119Kx is a single‑engine light helicopter optimized for utility, public services, and cost‑efficient passenger missions, with range usually in the mid‑300 nm class and a cabin that commonly seats about 6 passengers plus a pilot, sometimes up to 7 depending on configuration.

SpecAIRBUS H125AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand NewAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 TrekkerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119Kx
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 7.31$ 7.40$ 6.76
Min Crew1111
Total Seats6888
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameH125AW109 Grand NewAW109 TrekkerAW119Kx
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341464450515
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.91$ 0.93$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats5666
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2189
Standard Cabin Seats4666
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 1,140$ 1,125$ 885
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HEFISGenesys AerosystemsGarmin G1000H
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136156152131
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$ 7,800,000 $6,950,000 $3,850,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew1111
Total Seats6888
Max Cabin Seats5666
Standard Cabin Seats4666
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2DPW207CPW207CPT6B-37A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)5000400040004500
Horsepower847735735917
No. of Engines1221
Fuel Capacity (gal)143152152160
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.542.542.542.5
Overall Height (ft)1011.511.511.9
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.135.535.535.5