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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Leonardo Aw119kx vs Leonardo Sh09

The Airbus Helicopters H125 is a single‑engine light utility helicopter typically positioned for high‑performance operations in hot‑and‑high environments, aerial work, and mixed passenger/mission roles. It generally offers a usable range in the mid‑300 nautical mile class (depending on configuration and reserves) and commonly seats a pilot plus about five passengers, with layouts varying by operator. The Leonardo AW119Kx is also a single‑engine light helicopter, often marketed for corporate transport, training, EMS support, and utility missions where a larger cabin is valued. Its typical range is similar or slightly higher than the H125 in many configurations, often around the high‑300 nautical mile class, and it is usually configured for a pilot plus about six passengers. The Leonardo SH09 (formerly Kopter) is a newer‑generation single‑engine light helicopter aimed at utility and passenger transport with modern avionics and a spacious cabin. Published targets/typical figures place it in a comparable range bracket to the other two, and its cabin is generally sized for a pilot plus up to six passengers, depending on interior and mission equipment.

SpecAIRBUS H125AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119KxAGUSTA / LEONARDO SH09
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 6.76$4.48
Min Crew111
Total Seats688
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameH125AW119KxSH09
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn-Development
Max Range (nm)341515430
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.84$0.56
Max Cabin Seats566
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2189
Standard Cabin Seats466
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 885$627
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HGarmin G1000HEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136131140
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000 $3,850,000 $3,500,000
Max Passengers7
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew111
Total Seats688
Max Cabin Seats56
Standard Cabin Seats466
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2DPT6B-37AHTS 900
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)500045005500
Horsepower8479171020
No. of Engines111
Fuel Capacity (gal)143160
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.542.5
Overall Height (ft)1011.9
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.135.5