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.
| Spec | AIRBUS H125 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand New | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Trekker | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119Kx |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.61 | $ 7.31 | $ 7.40 | $ 6.76 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Leonardo | Leonardo | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | H125 | AW109 Grand New | AW109 Trekker | AW119Kx |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 464 | 450 | 515 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.77 | $ 0.91 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.84 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | — | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 627 | $ 1,140 | $ 1,125 | $ 885 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | EFIS | Genesys Aerosystems | Garmin G1000H |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 156 | 152 | 131 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,200,000 | $ 7,800,000 | $6,950,000 | $3,850,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Arriel 2D | PW207C | PW207C | PT6B-37A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4500 |
| Horsepower | 847 | 735 | 735 | 917 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 143 | 152 | 152 | 160 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 42.5 | 42.5 | 42.5 | 42.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 10 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.9 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36.1 | 35.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |