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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Leonardo Aw109 Trekker vs Leonardo Aw119kx vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw169

The Airbus Helicopters H125 is a light single‑engine utility helicopter, typically carrying about 5–6 passengers (plus pilot) with a practical range around 330–360 nm depending on configuration. The Leonardo AW109 Trekker is a light twin, generally used for faster transport and light EMS/corporate missions, commonly seating about 6–7 passengers with an approximate range of roughly 420–480 nm. The Leonardo AW119Kx is a light single with a roomy cabin for its class, often arranged for about 6–7 passengers and offering about 340–380 nm of range. Moving up, the Leonardo AW169 is a light‑intermediate twin intended for EMS, offshore support, and corporate transport, typically accommodating around 8–10 passengers with roughly 440–500 nm range. The Leonardo AW139 is a medium twin with substantially higher payload and cabin volume, commonly configured for about 12–15 passengers and offering approximately 550–650 nm range. Actual figures vary with fuel reserves, interiors, weight, and mission profile.

SpecAIRBUS H125AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 TrekkerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119KxAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 7.40$ 6.76$ 11.69$ 11.84
Min Crew11121
Total Seats6881712
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoLeonardoLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameH125AW109 TrekkerAW119KxAW139AW169
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341450515573440
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.93$ 0.84$ 0.69$ 0.99
Max Cabin Seats5661510
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)21894701
Standard Cabin Seats4661510
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 1,125$ 885$ 1,929$ 1,658
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HGenesys AerosystemsGarmin G1000HEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136152131165140
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000 $6,950,000 $3,850,000 $15,900,000 $9,450,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Min Crew11121
Total Seats6881712
Max Cabin Seats5661510
Standard Cabin Seats4661510
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2DPW207CPT6B-37APT6C-67CPW210A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)50004000450050004000
Horsepower84773591716791000
No. of Engines12122
Fuel Capacity (gal)143152160414
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.542.542.554.748.1
Overall Height (ft)1011.511.916.414.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.135.535.554.7
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)282222.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12049.5