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

Airbus Helicopters’ H125 is a light single‑engine utility helicopter, typically carrying a pilot plus about five to six passengers (configuration dependent). It is valued for simple operation and strong performance in hot‑and‑high conditions, with a practical range commonly in the roughly 300–350 nautical mile class depending on fuel fit and reserves. Leonardo’s AW109 Trekker is a light twin‑engine helicopter positioned for faster point‑to‑point transport and premium utility missions. It generally seats six to seven passengers (plus crew) and tends to offer a similar or somewhat greater practical range than light singles, often around the mid‑300‑nautical‑mile range depending on configuration. The Leonardo AW119Kx is a light single‑engine helicopter with a roomy cabin for its class. It typically carries about six to seven passengers and delivers range broadly comparable to other light singles, commonly around 300 nautical miles depending on equipment and mission profile. The Leonardo AW169 is a larger, intermediate twin‑engine helicopter with higher payload and cabin volume. It typically accommodates around eight to ten passengers and offers longer legs in many configurations, often roughly 400 nautical miles or more depending on fuel and reserves.

SpecAIRBUS H125AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 TrekkerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119KxAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 7.40$ 6.76$ 11.84
Min Crew1111
Total Seats68812
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameH125AW109 TrekkerAW119KxAW169
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341450515440
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.93$ 0.84$ 0.99
Max Cabin Seats56610
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2189
Standard Cabin Seats46610
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 1,125$ 885$ 1,658
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HGenesys AerosystemsGarmin G1000HEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136152131140
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000 $6,950,000 $3,850,000 $9,450,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew1111
Total Seats68812
Max Cabin Seats56610
Standard Cabin Seats46610
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2DPW207CPT6B-37APW210A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)5000400045004000
Horsepower8477359171000
No. of Engines1212
Fuel Capacity (gal)143152160
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.542.542.548.1
Overall Height (ft)1011.511.914.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.135.535.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)222.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)49.5