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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Leonardo Aw109 Trekker vs Leonardo Aw119kx vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Leonardo Aw609 Tiltrotor

The Airbus Helicopters H125 is a light single‑engine utility helicopter, typically carrying about 5–6 passengers with a practical range around 330–350 nm (roughly 600–650 km), optimized for short‑to‑medium missions and high/hot performance. The Leonardo AW109 Trekker is a light twin aimed at fast point‑to‑point travel, usually seating about 6–7 passengers with an approximate range near 450 nm (about 830 km). The Leonardo AW119Kx is a light single with a spacious cabin for its class, commonly around 6–7 passengers, with range broadly similar to the H125 (about 300–330 nm / 560–610 km). Moving up, the Leonardo AW169 is a light‑intermediate twin, typically 8–10 passengers, with range about 440–450 nm (810–830 km). The Leonardo AW139 is a medium twin, often 12–15 passengers, with range roughly 550–570 nm (1,020–1,060 km). The Leonardo AW609 tiltrotor is in a different category, combining helicopter VTOL with airplane‑like cruise, typically 6–9 passengers and about 750 nm (around 1,390 km) range.

SpecAIRBUS H125AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 TrekkerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119KxAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW609 Tiltrotor
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 7.40$ 6.76$ 11.69$ 11.84
Min Crew11121
Total Seats6881712
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoLeonardoLeonardoLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameH125AW109 TrekkerAW119KxAW139AW169AW609 Tiltrotor
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 $20,000,000
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