Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Leonardo Aw119kx vs Md Helicopters Md 600n

In the light single-engine utility category, the Airbus Helicopters H125 (AS350) is generally viewed as the most versatile high-altitude, hot-and-high workhorse, while the Leonardo AW119Kx is a single-engine helicopter positioned closer to a “light intermediate” feel with a spacious cabin and strong cruise performance. The MD Helicopters MD 600N is also a light single-engine utility aircraft, differentiated by its NOTAR anti-torque system, which reduces tail-rotor hazards and can be attractive for certain operating environments. For range, all three typically fall in a broadly similar class, with real-world missions often around the few-hundred–nautical-mile mark depending on fuel fit, payload, and reserves; the AW119Kx is often cited as competitive to slightly stronger on endurance/range in typical passenger configurations, the H125 is comparable and widely proven across mission profiles, and the MD 600N is generally in the same bracket but more sensitive to configuration and payload. For passenger capacity, the H125 and AW119Kx commonly accommodate a pilot plus up to about six passengers in high-density layouts, while the MD 600N is typically configured for a pilot plus about five passengers, though interiors vary by mission.