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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Leonardo Aw119kx vs Leonardo Sh09 vs Md Helicopters Md 530f

All four are light, single‑engine helicopters, but they sit in slightly different niches. The Airbus Helicopters H125 is a proven light utility aircraft known for strong high‑hot performance and broad mission flexibility; typical range is roughly in the 330–350 nm class, and it commonly carries 5–6 passengers plus a pilot (depending on seating and weight). The Leonardo AW119Kx is a light single with a larger cabin feel and is often positioned for corporate/VIP and utility work; range is typically around the mid‑300 nm class, and seating is commonly up to 6 passengers plus a pilot. The Leonardo SH09 is a newer‑generation light single aimed at modern ops and training/utility roles; published targets/configurations indicate about 4–6 passengers plus a pilot, with range generally in the low‑to‑mid‑300 nm class depending on fit. The MD Helicopters MD 530F is a lighter, more compact utility/scout‑type helicopter; it typically carries about 3–4 passengers plus a pilot, and range is usually around the ~200–300 nm class depending on tanks and mission.

SpecAIRBUS H125AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119KxAGUSTA / LEONARDO SH09MD Helicopters MD 530F
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 6.76$4.48$ 3.59
Min Crew1111
Total Seats6884
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoLeonardoMD Helicotpers
Aircraft NameH125AW119KxSH09MD 530F
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn-DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341515430216
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.84$0.56$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats5663
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)21891509
Standard Cabin Seats4662
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 885$627$ 480
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HGarmin G1000HEFISGarmin G500H
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136131140134
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000 $3,850,000 $3,500,000$ 3,400,000
Max Passengers7
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew1111
Total Seats6884
Max Cabin Seats563
Standard Cabin Seats4662
Engine
FADECYesYesYesNo
ModelArriel 2DPT6B-37AHTS 900250-C30
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)5000450055002000
Horsepower8479171020650
No. of Engines1111
Fuel Capacity (gal)14316064
Fuel Burn (gph)35
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.542.532.2
Overall Height (ft)1011.98.7
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.135.527.5