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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Leonardo Aw109 Trekker vs Leonardo Aw119kx

In category terms, the Airbus Helicopters H125 is a single‑engine, light utility helicopter optimized for high‑and‑hot performance, external load work, and general mission flexibility. The Leonardo AW119Kx is also a single‑engine light helicopter, typically positioned as a faster, more cabin‑oriented step up from basic utility singles while retaining single‑pilot and simple operating economics. The Leonardo AW109 Trekker sits in a higher category as a light twin‑engine helicopter, aimed at missions where twin‑engine redundancy, higher cruise speed, and more refined passenger transport capability are priorities. On range, the AW109 Trekker generally offers the longest practical range among the three thanks to its twin‑engine platform and typical fuel options, while the H125 and AW119Kx are broadly comparable in overall mission radius, with real‑world range strongly dependent on payload, altitude/temperature, and fuel tank configuration. For passenger capacity, the H125 and AW119Kx commonly carry around five to six passengers plus a pilot in typical configurations, whereas the AW109 Trekker more often accommodates six to seven passengers plus one or two pilots, depending on interior layout and mission equipment.

SpecAIRBUS H125AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 TrekkerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119Kx
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 7.40$ 6.76
Min Crew111
Total Seats688
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameH125AW109 TrekkerAW119Kx
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341450515
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.93$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats566
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2189
Standard Cabin Seats466
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 1,125$ 885
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HGenesys AerosystemsGarmin G1000H
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136152131
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000 $6,950,000 $3,850,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew111
Total Seats688
Max Cabin Seats566
Standard Cabin Seats466
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2DPW207CPT6B-37A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)500040004500
Horsepower847735917
No. of Engines121
Fuel Capacity (gal)143152160
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.542.542.5
Overall Height (ft)1011.511.9
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.135.535.5