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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Leonardo Aw109 Trekker vs Leonardo Aw119kx vs Leonardo Aw139

The Airbus Helicopters H125 is a light single‑engine utility helicopter, typically used for training, work, and high‑altitude operations; its practical range is generally in the roughly 300–350 nm class, and it usually carries about 5–6 passengers plus a pilot (depending on configuration and weights). The Leonardo AW109 Trekker is a light twin optimized for speed and corporate/EMS roles; it commonly offers a similar or slightly longer practical range than the H125 (often around the mid‑300 nm class) while carrying about 6–7 passengers with one or two pilots. The Leonardo AW119Kx is a light single emphasizing a larger cabin than many singles; it tends to have a practical range in the low‑to‑mid 300 nm class and typically seats about 6–7 passengers plus a pilot. The Leonardo AW139 is a medium twin designed for offshore, SAR, and high‑utilization transport; it generally delivers a longer practical range (often around 500 nm class, configuration‑dependent) and carries roughly 12–15 passengers with one or two pilots. Actual range and seating vary with fuel, reserves, payload, and mission kit.

SpecAIRBUS H125AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 TrekkerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119KxAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 7.40$ 6.76$ 11.69
Min Crew1112
Total Seats68817
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameH125AW109 TrekkerAW119KxAW139
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341450515573
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.93$ 0.84$ 0.69
Max Cabin Seats56615
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)21894701
Standard Cabin Seats46615
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 1,125$ 885$ 1,929
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HGenesys AerosystemsGarmin G1000HEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136152131165
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000 $6,950,000 $3,850,000 $15,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew1112
Total Seats68817
Max Cabin Seats56615
Standard Cabin Seats46615
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2DPW207CPT6B-37APT6C-67C
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)5000400045005000
Horsepower8477359171679
No. of Engines1212
Fuel Capacity (gal)143152160414
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.542.542.554.7
Overall Height (ft)1011.511.916.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.135.535.554.7
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)282
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)120